Pipeline Technician

WhiteWater Midstream•Alice, TX

About The Position

Responsible for operating and maintaining pipeline, measurement, gas quality, compressor, and related field operations. Facilities include gas transmission pipeline and associated receipt and delivery meter stations in the Agua Dulce, Texas area, and may include reciprocating compressor units, ultrasonic gas meters, gas chromatographs, H2S, O2, and H2O analyzers, control valves, overpressure protection, SCADA communications, pumps, valves, seals, and related equipment. This full-time position is based in the company’s Alice, Texas office. The selected candidate is eligible for employer-matched 401(k), medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance, and other benefit offerings.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of related experience.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company insurability requirements.
May be required to hold a commercial driver’s license, drive a company commercial vehicle, and comply with commercial vehicle regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and various operating systems, and ability to perform basic math.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays, and respond to callouts and emergencies.
Knowledge of reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs, and other diagrams.
Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices for flammable gases and liquids and high- and low-pressure systems, and ability to follow PPE guidelines.
Ability to work in changing climate conditions.
Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluency in English.
Ability to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 75 pounds, work in tight spaces, and climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways.
Willingness to travel depending on location and workload.
Willingness to live within approximately 50 miles of Agua Dulce, Texas.

Responsibilities

Start, stop, and operate engines to maintain designated operating parameters, and ensure efficient, cost-effective performance of engines and associated equipment.
Conduct pipeline pigging; install, repair, service, and maintain valves, pipe, pipelines, and appurtenances.
Coordinate maintenance of facilities and equipment, including pipeline rights-of-way, excavation, pipeline coating and backfilling, concrete work, painting, and building erection.
Operate, maintain, and repair equipment such as wheeled tractors, pickup trucks, water pumps, air compressors, and coolers.
Oversee third-party construction and maintenance, including inspection of one-call tickets.
Perform governmental compliance activities, including line patrols, road and railroad crossing inspections, and valve inspections.
Assist with cash-flow management, cost monitoring and control, and planning and forecasting district capital and O&M budgets.
Participate in developing O&M procedures, site-specific procedures, project scopes, and work plans.
Perform work in compliance with company standards, procedures, regulations, and tariff requirements, and complete applicable documentation and recordkeeping.
Perform gas measurement calibrations and maintenance for ultrasonic meters, EFM gas chromatographs, H2S, H2O, and O2 analyzers, and PLCs.
Communicate status updates, issues, and pipeline and maintenance activity to appropriate personnel; represent the company in communications with landowners, tenants, public and emergency officials, and at local meetings.
Travel occasionally, including overnight and weekend travel, as needed.
Perform duties as a relief pipeline controller, as needed.
Perform other duties as required.