Pipeline Technician

Energy Transfer•Seminole, TX

About The Position

The Pipeline Technician repairs and maintains pipelines and equipment and performs work associated with operating and maintaining gas and liquid facilities and pipelines. The position inspects, maintains, and operates pipeline facilities and related equipment in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements. It also includes damage-prevention activities, regulatory documentation, coordination with employees, contractors, and outside parties, and participation in safety programs. The technician provides rotating on-call support and performs energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures. Work takes place around industrial and construction settings and may involve hazardous products, processes, materials, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and loud machinery. The role involves frequent heavy lifting, exposure to adverse weather, and possible overnight travel. Call-outs may occur after normal working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
For Level C: 0–2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience.
For Level B: 2–4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience.
For Level A: 4 or more years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience.
Valid driver’s license with a demonstrated safe driving record.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a group environment.
Self-starter able to work independently and exercise good judgment.
Reliable attendance at work.
Ability to perform frequent heavy lifting, with and without assistance.
Ability to work in and around industrial and construction settings and equipment, following safe work procedures and practices.
Availability for call-outs after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn and perform operation and maintenance tasks associated with various types of facilities and equipment.
Proficiency with computers, including MS Office applications such as Excel and Outlook, and computer-based work training, time reporting, expense reporting, online work applications, and documentation.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, and operate facilities, including pipelines, valves, filters, pumps, gas compressors, storage tanks, and pump station equipment, reliably and efficiently while complying with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
Conduct damage-prevention activities, including pipeline patrols, one-calls, locating and marking pipelines, and inspecting line crossings, excavations, and other activities affecting the pipeline.
Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform required tasks, and complete associated documentation for OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other applicable requirements.
Plan, organize, and prioritize assigned responsibilities and coordinate work with employees and contractors.
Coordinate and communicate with landowners, public agencies, contractors, utilities, and other pipeline operators.
Participate actively in safety programs and initiatives, provide leadership, and follow policies and procedures.
Provide rotating on-call support for areas of responsibility.
Comply with company safety policies and procedures.
Perform energy-isolation lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Repair and maintain pipelines and equipment and perform work associated with operating and maintaining gas and liquid facilities and pipelines.