Pipeline Technician

**Job Summary / Purpose**

The Pipeline Technician will be responsible for performing regulatory surveillance and damage prevention activities. This person will coordinate contractors who perform specialized tasks (leak detection, CP surveys, mowing). The Pipeline Technician will also be responsible for performing necessary one-call responses and marking activities and follows up on any encroachment concerns.

The Pipeline Technician is a DOT covered position (PHMSA).

**Essential Duties / Functions**
- Perform preventive pipeline facility maintenance and work described under the job progression system for the pipeline technician job family
- Learn and participate in all modes of station operations
- Handle encroachment and maintenance activities which include pipe location, excavation, and inspection which result from one-call notifications and/or direct calls
- Maintain and/or operate all pipeline facilities including Valves, Piping, Pigging Activities, Right of Ways, Inspection of third-party activities, Meter Stations, and Regulator Stations.
- Installs/maintains/repair mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic gas measurement, instrumentation and control systems and other equipment associated with the operation of gas facilities
- Examines, replaces, and/or repairs switches, lights, circuit breakers, panel boxes, transformers, relays, and controls. Overhauls and repairs heat exchangers, compressors, motors, and fans; repairs electro-mechanical gear-operated equipment
- Conducts visual, auditory, and mechanical inspections of equipment to determine the extent of repairs needed and to identify needed replacement parts
- Tests hydraulic pressures and electronic and mechanical components. Uses computerized testing equipment to test or calibrate electronic components and to check failure codes
- Inspects and adjusts components on equipment to prevent premature failure of items
- Surveys pipeline for leaks using a calibrated gas detector-sensing device (flame pack) by walking the pipeline. Services, operates, maintains, and secures valves and valve sites by visual inspection, facility maintenance (housekeeping), signage, and painting
- Marks and locates pipelines and underground equipment for Underground Service Alert (USA) purposes by using a utility line locator
- Measures pipeline and soil potential differentials using voltmeter and checks rectifier output
- Respond to callouts during evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Contribute toward Gas Safety Excellence goals by improving safety, reliability, and affordability for one or more asset families and one or more life cycles

**Minimum Requirements**

**Minimum education required of the position.**
- High School Diploma or GED
- Bachelor or Associate degree or relevant technical discipline or equivalent work experience

**Minimum experience required of the position.**
- Minimum three years of related experience in oil and gas manufacturing facilities

**Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position.**
- Experience maintaining and operating FERC/DOT regulated natural gas pipeline
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and PC skills
- Experience with mechanical and/or controls systems
- Experience performing regulatory required surveillance and damage prevention activities
- Ability to effectively lead, delegate and motivate
- Strone interpersonal skills
- Ability to create a strong team environment
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to communicate fluently in English
- Self-starter with ability to work strategically under little direction
- Ability to focus on meeting/exceeding performance parameters
- Strong attention to details

**Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position.**
- State issued Current and Valid Driver’s License - Pursuant to PHMSA, this is a DOT covered position with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining thereof.

**Working Conditions**
- Normal field environment

**Physical Requirements**
- Field environment physical requirements such as lifting, climbing, walking, standing, kneeling, etc.

**Other**
- Not all aspects of the job are covered by the description - may require “other duties as assigned.”
- Job may change over time in accordance with business needs.
- Job description does not guarantee employment.