Mechanical Technician (Associate, Level I)

Colonial Pipeline Company•Woodbury, MN

About The Position

Colonial Pipeline is hiring a Technician at the Associate, Level I level to maintain and repair industrial systems across its pipeline network. Depending on experience, the employee may begin as an Associate Technician and work with experienced professionals through the NexGen Technician Training Program, gaining hands-on experience. The role supports the safe and reliable operation of pipeline systems and includes technical maintenance, emergency-response support, parts and budget administration, and compliance documentation. This is a Department of Transportation-covered position 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. The work takes place indoors and outdoors, at all hours and in all weather conditions, near refined petroleum products and heavy equipment. It may involve work in non-permit-required confined spaces, traversing uneven terrain, using two-way radios, climbing tank steps and vertical ladders, and working on valve platforms and tanks at heights up to 60 feet. The employee must be able to detect petroleum products by smell and distinguish specified colors for control-panel indicators and product colors.

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, move around large facilities, and travel to locations away from the assigned location.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends as required, and be subject to call-outs and occasional overtime.
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 in all weather conditions near refined petroleum products and heavy equipment.
Physical mobility to sit, stand, reach, pull, push, and bend; ability to lift up to 75 pounds unassisted.
Ability to work in non-permit-required confined spaces, traverse uneven terrain, and communicate verbally by two-way radio.
Ability to operate tools and equipment safely and efficiently; climb tank steps up to 60 feet and vertical ladders to valve platforms; and work from valve platforms and tanks at heights up to 60 feet.
Normal visual acuity to perform job duties; if corrected, vision must be corrected to 20/40 or better.
Ability to distinguish colors, especially red, green, white, and black, and recognize control-panel indicator lights and product colors.
Ability to detect the presence of petroleum products by smell.
Subject to applicable Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 199.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of industrial-related experience in a technical or operations field, including mechanical or electrical experience.
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.
At least 3 years of industrial field operations experience, including approximately 2 years as a mechanical/electrical technician.
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 Department of Transportation compliance and internal reporting.
Complete NexTech Skill Sets I and II.