Technician (Associate, Level I)

Colonial Pipeline Company•Beaumont, TX

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About The Position

Colonial Pipeline is seeking mechanically inclined, safety-focused individuals to join its team as Technicians (Associate Level I). This role offers an opportunity to develop technical skills and contribute to maintaining and repairing industrial systems across the pipeline network. Depending on experience, a new hire may start as an Associate Technician and work with experienced professionals through the NexGen Technician Training Program, gaining hands-on experience. The position involves installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems; reading technical drawings and manuals; supporting emergency response; managing parts requisitions; assisting with budget tracking; and completing Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance documentation and internal reporting. The role is DOT-covered and subject to applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements, including pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable-cause/suspicion, and fit-for-duty testing. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, at all hours and in all weather conditions, near refined petroleum products and heavy equipment. The position requires physical mobility, lifting, communicating by two-way radio, traversing uneven terrain, working in non-permit-required confined spaces, and climbing ladders, tank steps, valve platforms, and tanks at heights up to 60 feet. Candidates must meet visual and color-recognition requirements and be able to detect petroleum products by smell.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited educational institution.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company and personal vehicles to pick up materials, move around large facilities, and travel to locations away from assigned locations.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as required, and be subject to call-outs and occasional overtime.
Ability to complete NexTech Skill Sets I and II.
Mechanical aptitude and a strong work ethic.
Ability to think critically and make sound decisions.
Commitment to following policies and procedures and demonstrating Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety, and Excellence.
Self-motivation and interest in professional growth.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors at all hours and in all weather conditions near refined petroleum products and heavy equipment.
Physical ability to sit, stand, reach, pull, push, and bend; lift up to 75 pounds unassisted; work in non-permit-required confined spaces; traverse uneven terrain; and climb tank steps, vertical ladders, valve platforms, and tanks up to 60 feet high.
Ability to communicate verbally by two-way radio and operate tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
Normal visual acuity; corrected vision must be 20/40 or better. Ability to distinguish colors, especially red, green, white, and black, and detect petroleum products by smell.
Satisfaction of applicable DOT-covered job regulatory requirements, including drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of industrial-related experience in technical or operations work, particularly mechanical or electrical field experience.
Completed apprenticeship and/or an associate or technical degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience in industrial maintenance or pipeline operations.
Ideally, at least 3 years of industrial field operations experience, including approximately 2 years as a mechanical or electrical technician.
Ideally, at least 1 year of experience as a Pipeline Technician.
HAZWOPER training, forklift training or licensing, or other state licenses.

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems.
Read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
Support emergency response efforts and maintain related equipment.
Manage parts requisitions and assist with budget tracking.
Complete documentation for DOT compliance and internal reporting.
Adhere to company policies and procedures and demonstrate the company’s core values when completing work assignments.