Sr Pipeline Technician
About The Position
The Senior Pipeline Technician performs technical work required to operate and maintain Northern Natural Gas compressor stations and pipeline facilities. Pipeline technicians are multi-skilled employees working within a geographical area of a large interstate natural gas pipeline system. Positions specialize in one or more technical areas: controls; gas measurement; corrosion protection; mechanical compression equipment; liquefied natural gas operations; underground storage operations; compressor station operations; pipeline pigging, damage prevention, and right-of-way maintenance; heavy equipment operation; welding; or environmental compliance. The role supports the reliable operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities while meeting company procedures and applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Schedules may vary. Some positions require overtime, overnight stays away from home, on-call and rotating schedules, and availability for emergency-response callouts 24 hours per day. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- Successful completion of Pipeline Technician Academy and/or achievement of at least one skill-block.
- An Associate of Applied Science degree in a technical specialization is preferred; candidates without the education requirements would typically need four to six years of related, progressive work experience.
- A comparable undergraduate degree with a technical specialization certification is applicable.
- Some positions require overtime, overnight stays away from home, on-call and rotating schedules, and availability for emergency-response callouts 24 hours per day.
Nice To Haves
- Associate of Applied Science degree in a technical specialization, such as aviation maintenance, diesel, natural gas, compression, instrumentation, controls, electrical, electro-mechanical, or corrosion.
- NACE CP1 Tester certification for corrosion specialization.
- Additional endorsements for hazardous materials and liquefied natural gas transportation are available for equipment operators.
Responsibilities
- Assist with scheduled preventative maintenance on operational equipment at the assigned facility.
- Recognize abnormal operating conditions and support emergency response.
- Locate pipelines and oversee third-party excavation and line crossings.
- Install and inspect pipeline markers.
- Operate power tools, hand tools, specialized instruments, and other work equipment used in pipeline operations, maintenance, and facility repair.
- Maintain and operate facilities in compliance with specifications, codes, safety and environmental standards and records, and company operating procedures.
- Assist in maintaining records required by state, federal, and company procedures.
- Review work assignments with the team to ensure work is completed using established safe work practices and reporting.
- Perform specialized technical activities in one or more areas, such as controls, measurement, corrosion, mechanical equipment, LNG or underground storage operations, compressor stations, pipeline maintenance, heavy equipment, welding, or environmental compliance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
