Pipeline Maintenance Technician

ExxonMobil • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Lead – Pipeline & Terminal Field Execution is accountable for safe, effective, and disciplined field execution of pipeline and terminal projects. The Tech Lead acts as the owner’s representative in the field, ensuring projects are executed safely, to specification, and in alignment with planned scope, schedule, and operational readiness requirements. The role bridges project management, construction, and operations by translating technical requirements into safe, efficient field execution.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in pipeline, terminal, or midstream construction.
• Proven experience leading field execution for capital or major maintenance projects.
• Strong background in construction supervision, contractor oversight, or field project leadership.
• Solid understanding of pipeline and terminal construction practices, mechanical, civil, and piping work scopes, and construction sequencing and field logistics.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications (engineering authorship not required).
• Familiarity with pipeline safety regulations and industry codes as they apply to construction execution.
• Strong presence in the field with the ability to lead diversified contractor workforces.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills in dynamic field environments.
• Clear communicator capable of translating technical requirements into executable work.
• Comfortable enforcing standards while maintaining productive contractor relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working for or with major owner/operators (e.g., ExxonMobil).
• Experience with brownfield/greenfield construction, tie‑ins, and live‑facility work.
• Background in construction supervision, inspection, or operations support.
• Familiarity with startup, commissioning, and handover processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary field technical authority and execution lead for assigned pipeline and terminal projects.
• Oversee day‑to‑day construction activities performed by EPCs, construction contractors, and specialty vendors.
• Ensure field execution aligns with approved project scope, drawings, specifications, and work plans.
• Be physically present in the field to observe work, resolve issues, and guide execution decisions.
• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to construction contractors.
• Monitor contractor performance related to: Safety, Quality of workmanship, Schedule adherence, Productivity.
• Lead daily and weekly coordination meetings with contractors.
• Address field issues, non‑conformances, and change requests in coordination with project management.
• Champion ExxonMobil’s Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS) at the site level.
• Ensure compliance with: Safe work practices, Permit‑to‑work systems, Environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Intervene proactively to stop unsafe work and reinforce safety expectations.
• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and work packages to guide field execution.
• Resolve constructability and sequencing issues in collaboration with project managers and discipline SMEs.
• Verify installation quality for: Pipelines, Terminals and tanks, Pump stations, Valves, metering, and mechanical equipment.
• Support testing, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Identify execution risks, field constraints, and potential delays early.
• Support schedule recovery, resequencing, and work prioritization.
• Assist with scope clarification, field change documentation, and management of change (MOC) processes.
• Provide accurate field progress updates to project leadership.
• Interface closely with: Project Managers, Construction Managers, Operations and Maintenance teams, Integrity, inspection, and quality personnel.
• Ensure construction aligns with operational expectations and startup readiness.

Benefits

• Pension Plan
• Savings Plan
• 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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed