Pipeline Technician

Energy Transfer•Cypress, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Successful candidate will be expected to perform basic operations and maintenance tasks necessary to operate Trunkline Gas Company pipeline and compressor station assets in a safe, reliable, and regulatory compliant fashion.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
Level C requires a minimum of 0 - 2 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience
Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience
Level a requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in a midstream operations role or equivalent work experience
Computer and basic office software experience as well as a strong background in the natural gas industry is desired.
Effective written & verbal communication, as well as interpersonal skills to work in a collaborative environment that includes shared responsibilities, establishing & maintaining good working relationships with others, to support company objectives, and willingness to work in all areas required by Operations Manager.
Candidate must exhibit a sense of urgency, individual responsibility, and willingness to accept constantly changing priorities.
Highly motivated and 100%25 dedicated to area/division/corporate goals.
Must be able to establish and maintain good working relationships with fellow employees, Gas Control, Engineering, Division Staff, Landowners, Contractors and Vendors.
Ability to effectively plan, prioritize and schedule work.
Subject to hazardous conditions including escaping gas, adverse weather conditions and temperatures, heights, high-pressure gas, heavy lifting, and cramped conditions.
Must be able to work in remote locations, often working alone.
May require some overnight stays away from home.
Incumbent is subject to call out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and extended work-days and/or work-weeks.
Required to carry a cell phone and is subject to 24-hr/day callout at any time for emergency response.
Candidate must have a proven safe driving record and provide documentation of past traffic violations upon request, as well as maintain a valid driver's license.
Incumbent will be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test, and will adhere and is subject to all U.S. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol related regulations, and will be subject to background check.

Nice To Haves

Computer and basic office software experience as well as a strong background in the natural gas industry is desired.

Responsibilities

Perform basic operations and maintenance tasks necessary to operate pipeline and compressor station assets in a safe, reliable, and regulatory compliant fashion.
Effectively use hand, power, and specialty tools and equipment such as computers and associated software applications.
Maintain records for required state, federal, and company procedures.
Utilize computers and e-mail for internal and external communication, record keeping, on-line reporting, material and supply ordering, and filing/maintenance of various forms & records.
Respond to emergency situations.
Schedule, coordinate, and inspect the work of third party contractors.
Operate portable and mobile work equipment.
Actively contribute, providing and supporting the training of other employees, performing administrative duties in addition to technical tasks; and other activities such as budgeting, planning, scheduling, problem solving, prioritization, performance management, and decision-making.
Conduct line patrols, respond to one calls, and other damage prevention activities.
Assist fellow employees or technical personnel and/or performs other tasks as defined by the Operations Manager.
Perform work independently with minimum supervision.