Pipeline Technician

Energy Transfer•Sweetwater, TX

About The Position

The Pipeline Technician repairs and maintains pipelines and equipment and performs work associated with the operation and maintenance of gas and liquid facilities and pipelines. The role inspects, maintains, and operates pipeline and facility equipment while following company procedures and regulatory requirements. It also performs damage-prevention activities, completes regulatory tasks and documentation, coordinates work with employees, contractors, and outside parties, and supports safety programs. The position provides rotating on-call support and may require responding to operational issues and emergencies after hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays. Work involves industrial and construction environments, adverse weather, hazardous materials and processes, loud machinery, frequent heavy lifting, reliable attendance, and occasional overnight travel.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
Relevant industry or equivalent work experience varies by job level: Level C requires 0–2 years; Level B requires 2–4 years; Level A requires 4 or more years.
Valid driver’s license with a demonstrated safe driving record.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a group environment.
Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
Ability to meet the position’s working conditions, including frequent heavy lifting, work in adverse weather and industrial or construction environments, and response to after-hours call-outs.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical aptitude and the 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.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, and operate 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 pipelines.
Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform required tasks, and complete associated 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 in and provide leadership for safety programs and initiatives, and follow applicable policies and procedures.
Provide rotating on-call support for areas of responsibility and respond to operational issues and emergencies as needed.
Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Maintain reliable attendance at work.