Pipeline Technician

Energy Transfer • Franklin, TX

12h

About The Position

This position will repair and maintain pipelines, equipment, and performance of work associated with the operation and maintenance of gas and liquid facilities and pipelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:
Inspect, maintain, and operate facilities including pipelines, valves, filters, pumps, gas compressors, storage tanks, and pump station equipment in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnership’s 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 (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.)
Plan, organize, and prioritize assigned responsibilities and coordinate work with employees and contractors
Coordinate and communicate with outside parties including landowners, public agencies, contractors, utilities, and other pipeline operators
Actively participate and provide leadership in safety programs and initiatives and follow policies and procedures
Provide on-call support for areas of responsibility on a rotating basis
Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures
Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Level C requires a minimum of 0 – 2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Valid driver’s license with demonstrated safe driving record
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a group environment
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work independently and exercise good judgement

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical aptitude with 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 as well as other computer based work training, time reporting, expense reporting, and on-line work applications and documentation

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and operate facilities including pipelines, valves, filters, pumps, gas compressors, storage tanks, and pump station equipment
• 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 (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.)
• Plan, organize, and prioritize assigned responsibilities and coordinate work with employees and contractors
• Coordinate and communicate with outside parties including landowners, public agencies, contractors, utilities, and other pipeline operators
• Actively participate and provide leadership in safety programs and initiatives and follow policies and procedures
• Provide on-call support for areas of responsibility on a rotating basis
• Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures
• Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED