Pigging Technician

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•Cadiz, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pigging Technician performs the launching and receiving of pipeline integrity tools, conducts line locates, and observes and monitors operations, construction, and maintenance associated with pipeline rights of way. The position may also assist with maintaining equipment associated with pipelines, valve sites, and meter sites, and provides assistance to support groups. The role works with pipeline safety personnel on pre-pigging job safety analyses and hazard assessments, identifies risk controls at job sites, performs pipeline pigging according to established procedures, maintains pigging equipment, keeps pipeline maintenance system information accurate and current, and monitors fugitive emissions during pigging operations. The position is based in Cadiz, Ohio.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.
Must be able to work shifts and overtime, possibly including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to use a computerized maintenance management system with minimal guidance, including equipment data management, preventive maintenance, work orders, scheduling and planning, inventory control, and asset tracking.
Training in pipeline emergency and incident response.
Ability to monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure machinery is operating properly.
Ability to describe the theory, components, and applications of pipeline pigging equipment, including pigs, launchers, receivers, closures, tracking and transmitters, and washer/cleaning systems; working knowledge of common problems, system malfunctions, and resolutions.
Knowledge of pipeline system operating parameters and practical experience with equipment such as pumps, compressors, regulation, and shutdown equipment.
Knowledge of relevant public safety and security equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies.
Ability to recognize and manage safety risks, identify hazards, assess changes in the work environment, use personal protective equipment and tools in accordance with manuals and training, follow lockout/tagout procedures, and stop work when conditions are unsafe.

Responsibilities

Work with pipeline safety personnel to conduct pre-pigging job safety analyses and hazard assessments.
Review job sites and identify risk controls, including personal protective equipment, emergency response measures, barricades, notices, and hydrocarbon detectors.
Perform pipeline pigging according to established procedures, including operating pig launchers and retrieving pigs from receivers.
Perform routine maintenance on pigging equipment.
Ensure information in the pipeline maintenance system is accurate, current, and complete.
Monitor fugitive emissions during pigging operations.
Conduct line locates and observe and monitor pipeline right-of-way operations, construction, and maintenance.
Assist with maintenance of equipment associated with pipelines, valve sites, and meter sites, as needed.
Provide assistance to support groups.