Pipeline Technician

New Jersey Resources • Pottstown, PA

4d • $53,500 - $72,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Adelphia Gateway LLC, a subsidiary of New Jersey Resources, is seeking a Pipeline Technician to perform pipeline operations and maintenance. The role involves operating, repairing, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining pipelines and related equipment, including valves, actuators, instrumentation, electronic equipment, tubing, fittings, pig traps, and rectifiers. The technician also conducts line locating, maintains rights-of-way, markers, and records, and supports foreign line crossing and third-party excavation oversight. Work must comply with company policies, operational requirements, and regulatory standards, and the technician must maintain required operational task qualifications.

The position is onsite and requires work indoors and outdoors around mechanical, industrial, and electrical equipment, sometimes in high noise levels, temperature extremes, or cramped and limited-access spaces. The role may involve hazardous chemicals, use of SCBA and restrictive PPE, overtime, 24/7 callouts, extended workdays or workweeks, and shiftwork based on business requirements. The position is safety-sensitive under PHMSA regulations and is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including marijuana testing. Employees must carry a cell phone.

The expected base pay range is $53,500–$72,000, with pay based on experience, skills, and knowledge. The role is eligible for an annual short-term incentive program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and two years of experience working in a mechanical-related environment.
• Ability to read and use equipment manuals, drawings, schematics, alignment sheets, and P&ID drawings.
• Ability to appropriately react to visual, audio, and other signals, including alarms and instructions.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, including OSHA, DOT, EPA, and state regulations, and company standard operating procedures, including required documentation.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and operate equipment and tools using physical force.
• Ability to work in areas with limited access or cramped spaces.
• Must carry a cell phone.
• Must meet applicable safety-sensitive drug and alcohol testing requirements, including PHMSA-required marijuana testing.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree with pipeline industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests to mark out company facilities according to accepted standards and maintain associated records.
• Locate facilities and reference points using maps, drawings, and GPS technology.
• Perform or assist with pigging operations; compressor and meter station operations; flow control equipment operation and troubleshooting; facility startups and shutdowns; combustion control troubleshooting; and related subsystem troubleshooting.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, including leakage surveys, integrity surveys, cathodic protection surveys, valve inspections, equipment maintenance, and calibration.
• Patrol pipelines and rights-of-way, maintain pipeline and aerial markers, monitor encroachments, and develop positive relationships with landowners.
• Collect, calculate, compile, and maintain operational data, records, and reports, including maintenance logs, corrosion activities, tank gauging, pipeline patrols, leakage surveys, drip blowing, and construction inspections.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update as-built drawings as required.
• Recommend equipment improvements and assist in training less experienced technicians as needed.
• Comply with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and company requirements.

Benefits

• Day-one medical coverage, including prescription, vision, and dental plans.
• 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Direct Stock Purchase Plan, with optional employee payroll deduction.
• Wellness programs and access to free on-site and off-site fitness centers.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible work arrangements for many roles, including hybrid options based on job responsibilities and business needs.
• Eligibility to participate in an annual short-term incentive program.

What This Job Offers

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