Pipeline Technician

Energy Transfer•Barstow, TX

21d

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 role inspects, maintains, and operates pipeline facilities and equipment while following company procedures and regulatory requirements. It also includes damage-prevention work, regulatory documentation, coordination with employees, contractors, and outside parties, participation in safety programs, rotating on-call support, and lockout/tagout procedures. The position involves frequent exposure to adverse weather and industrial or construction environments, including hazardous materials, extreme temperatures, and loud machinery. Frequent heavy lifting is required. Employees may be called after hours, at night, on weekends, and on holidays to address operational issues or emergencies. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Relevant industry or equivalent work experience, by level: Level C requires 0–2 years; Level B requires 2–4 years; Level A requires 4 or more years.
Valid driver’s license and demonstrated safe driving record.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a group environment.
Demonstrated self-starter with the ability 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 using appropriate personal protective equipment.
Availability for call-outs after working hours, at night, on weekends, and on holidays.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn and perform operation and maintenance tasks associated with various 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.
Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, and operate facilities and equipment, including pipelines, valves, filters, pumps, gas compressors, storage tanks, and pump station equipment, reliably and efficiently and in compliance 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 pipelines.
Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform required tasks, and complete related documentation, including OSHA, DOT, and EPA 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 assigned areas of responsibility.
Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures.
Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.