Field Technician (Opelousas, LA)

ExxonMobil • Saint George, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Field Technician role within the Gulf Coast CO2 Pipeline area, responsible for operations and maintenance. The geographic area of responsibility includes Calcasieu Parish to Plaquemine Parish to Lake Charles Parish, Louisiana. The role involves ensuring the safe and efficient operation of pipelines and associated facilities, including maintenance, repair, and emergency response. The company, ExxonMobil, is a leader in developing industrial solutions to reduce carbon emissions and is committed to innovation and high standards. The CO2 pipeline project is part of Louisiana's expanding carbon capture and sequestration infrastructure, designed to transport captured carbon dioxide to underground storage reservoirs. This project supports industrial sustainability goals, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and preserves manufacturing competitiveness.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to maintain a consistent safe work ethic
• Ability to plan daily work activities in accordance with established Company and Regulatory procedures
• Ability to communicate (read, write, and speak) effectively
• Good organizational skills (documentation, work area, etc.)
• Ability to operate hand tools or other pipeline equipment to accomplish assigned tasks
• Able to use Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures and DOT motor carrier regulations
• Must be willing and able to attend/complete required training courses
• Must be willing and able to work in small team environments
• Must be willing and able to work in various locations, both indoors and outdoors, in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures
• Must have safe driving skills
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must be willing to respond to callouts as required by the position
• Pre-employment testing is required.

Nice To Haves

• 3 to 5 years of industry experience or degree equivalent.
• Good communication skills — able to communicate both verbally and in writing with others, including other Techs, Company Engineers, Contractors, Consultants, Landowners, and Right-of -Way Agents.
• Strong Computer Skills — able to operate laptop computer, create/manipulate documents in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and PCS (Pipeline Compliance Systems). Branch: CPDM- Cathodic Protection Data Management.
• Effective time Management.
• Strong audit and controls orientation
• Strong electrical knowledge including AC, DC, and electrochemical theory
• Experience reading and interpreting maps, drawings, procedures, survey data, and final reports.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to understanding and complying with all Federal, State, Local, and Company regulations, policies, guidelines, and procedures

Responsibilities

• Perform job duties to highest safety standards implementing the Company safety program(s), including reporting all incidents and discrepancies
• One-Call response and pipeline damage prevention management
• Patrol Reports response and documentation including aerial patrol and ground patrol
• Perform Right-of-Way maintenance and oversee crews performing Right-of-Way maintenance
• Assist in the construction, maintenance, operations, and repairs of pipelines and associated facilities and equipment including contractor oversight
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely (e.g. foreign line crossings)
• Set up equipment and pipeline for inspection, testing, and measurement
• Read and understand pipeline alignment drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams
• Execution of processes to fill or remove product (oil, refined products, chemicals, water) from pipelines
• Exemplify ownership and accountability for all work
• Lead Safety Meetings
• Perform batch changing, meter proving and calibrations
• Perform various mathematical calculations associated with over/short reconciliation
• Recognize unusual operating conditions and initiate required emergency response procedures
• Responsible for the accurate measurement and sampling of CO2.
• Provide support across the Gulf Coast CO2 operations team on an as needed basis.

Benefits

• Pension Plan
• Savings Plan with Company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed