Technician - Pipeline Services

Jp Services•Houston, TX

19d

About The Position

The Field Technician – Make Ready, Rig-Up, Bolt-Up & Torquing assists with preparing, assembling, aligning, bolting, and torquing flanged connections on pipeline construction, fabrication, testing, and maintenance projects. The role includes proper setup, operation, care, and storage of company equipment while maintaining safety and quality standards. The technician reports to the Foreman or Supervisor and works with field crews to execute projects safely and efficiently. The position requires dependability, professionalism, self-motivation, willingness to learn, and the ability to work in demanding field conditions. The technician provides day-to-day support for pipeline construction, fabrication, rig-up, testing, cleaning, and commissioning activities. The role may also support other JP Services service lines as operational needs require. Work may involve extensive travel throughout the United States, remote locations, extended hours, weekends, holidays, and night shifts as projects require.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass client-required drug testing and background screening.
Ability to travel extensively throughout the United States and work in remote locations for extended periods.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and night shifts as projects require.
Ability to work safely with hand tools, power tools, hydraulic equipment, and heavy mechanical components.
Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to follow instructions, measurements, and equipment specifications.
Strong verbal communication skills, teamwork, and attention to detail.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, bending, kneeling, climbing, and prolonged standing.
Ability to safely handle tools and materials using assistance or mechanical lifting equipment when required.
Ability to pass a fit-for-duty assessment consistent with job responsibilities.
Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, wet, and other challenging conditions.
Dependable attendance, positive attitude, safety awareness, and willingness to assist across JP Services service lines.
Ability and willingness to learn company procedures, customer specifications, and applicable safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in pipeline construction, fabrication, rig-up, flange bolt-up, and hydraulic torquing.
Experience rigging up and assembling piping systems, hoses, manifolds, valves, and equipment for pipeline testing, cleaning, and commissioning.
Experience with flange alignment, gasket installation, stud and bolt installation, and proper tightening and torquing procedures.
Familiarity with hydraulic torque wrenches, pneumatic tools, impact wrenches, and specialized bolting equipment.
Ability to read basic piping drawings, identify flange sizes and pressure ratings, and understand mechanical assembly requirements.
Experience in pipeline hydrostatic testing, chemical cleaning, industrial flushing, or related services.
Pipeline construction, industrial mechanical, pipefitting, or similar trade experience.
Mechanical aptitude, hands-on rig-up experience, a strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Assist with rig-up and rig-down of piping systems, hoses, manifolds, valves, fittings, and equipment used in pipeline operations.
Perform make-ready activities, including preparing flanged connections for assembly, inspection, and testing.
Assist with flange alignment, gasket installation, stud and bolt placement, and bolt-up activities.
Use approved torque specifications, tightening sequences, and procedures under appropriate supervision.
Assist with hydraulic torque wrenches, pneumatic and manual torque tools, impact wrenches, and specialized bolting equipment.
Inspect flange faces, gaskets, studs, nuts, and other components for cleanliness, damage, correct rating, and suitability before installation.
Assist in preparing systems for hydrostatic or pneumatic testing, cleaning, and commissioning.
Identify, organize, load, unload, inspect, and properly store company tools, materials, and equipment.
Coordinate with technicians, Foremen, and Supervisors to complete work safely and according to project schedules.
Follow company and customer safety requirements, including PPE, line-of-fire, pinch-point, lifting, stored-energy, and pressure-safety precautions.
Assist with torque records, equipment inspections, job safety analyses, and other required documentation.
Promptly report damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, material discrepancies, and quality concerns.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and protect company assets.
Cross-train and support other JP Services service lines, including pipeline testing and cleaning, as operational needs require.
Demonstrate teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and commitment to meeting customer expectations.