Mechanical Technician (Associate, Level I)

Colonial Pipeline Company•Woodbury, NJ

About The Position

Colonial Pipeline is seeking mechanically inclined, safety-focused individuals for a Technician (Associate, Level I) position supporting maintenance and repair of industrial systems across its pipeline network. Depending on experience, the employee may begin as an Associate Technician and work alongside experienced professionals through the NexGen Technician Training Program, gaining hands-on experience and developing technical skills. The role supports pipeline operations and may involve working at assigned facilities and traveling to other locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited educational institution.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company and personal vehicles to pick up materials, travel around facilities, and travel to locations away from assigned locations.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends as required, and be subject to call-outs and occasional overtime.
Ability to complete NexTech Skill Sets I and II.
Mechanical aptitude and a strong work ethic.
Ability to think critically and make sound decisions.
Commitment to following policies and procedures and demonstrating the company’s core values of Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety, and Excellence.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors at all hours and in all weather conditions near refined petroleum products and heavy equipment.
Physical ability to sit, stand, reach, pull, push, and bend; lift up to 75 pounds unassisted; traverse uneven terrain; and climb tank steps and vertical ladders to platforms up to 60 feet high.
Ability to work in non-permit-required confined spaces and from valve platforms and tanks at heights up to 60 feet.
Ability to communicate verbally by two-way radio and safely and efficiently operate several types of tools and equipment.
Normal visual acuity; corrected vision must be 20/40 or better. Ability to distinguish colors, especially red, green, white, and black, and to detect petroleum products by smell.
This is a DOT-covered job and is subject to applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 199, including pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable cause/suspicion, and fit-for-duty testing.

Nice To Haves

Ideally, at least 1 year of industrial-related experience in a technical or operations field, such as mechanical or electrical work.
Completed apprenticeship and/or an associate or technical degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience in industrial maintenance or pipeline operations.
Ideally, at least 3 years of industrial field operations experience, including approximately 2 years as a mechanical/electrical technician.
Ideally, at least 1 year of experience as a Pipeline Technician.
HAZWOPER training, forklift training or licensing, or other state licenses.

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems.
Read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
Support emergency response efforts and maintain related equipment.
Manage parts requisitions and assist with budget tracking.
Complete documentation for DOT compliance and internal reporting.