Senior Pipeline Operations Technician

1 week ago


Midland, Texas, United States Berkshire Hathaway Energy Full time
Job Overview

The Senior Pipeline Operations Technician is responsible for executing tasks essential for the effective operation and upkeep of compressor stations and pipeline infrastructures.

Pipeline Technicians are versatile professionals engaged in complex technical activities across a designated region of the largest interstate natural gas pipeline network in the United States. The role requires specialization in one or more of the following technical areas:
  • Controls: Install, maintain, and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, motor control centers, and both medium and low voltage power distribution and pneumatic control devices utilized in pipeline operations.
  • Measurement: Program, maintain, operate, and troubleshoot gas measurement instruments including gas meters, control valves, relief valves, regulators, and associated software, along with monitoring gas quality control equipment.
  • Corrosion: Install, maintain, and troubleshoot corrosion protection systems to ensure pipeline integrity. NACE CP1 Tester certification is preferred.
  • Mechanical: Install, maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul, and repair rotating and reciprocating compression machinery.
  • Liquefied Natural Gas Operations: Ensure reliable operation and maintenance of processes necessary for the production of liquefied natural gas.
  • Underground Storage Operations: Ensure reliable operation and maintenance of processes for storing and delivering natural gas from underground reservoirs.
  • Compressor Station Operations: Ensure the reliable functioning of compressor station equipment.
  • Pipeline: Conduct pigging operations, implement damage prevention strategies, and maintain pipeline right-of-way.
  • Equipment Operation: Transport, inspect, maintain, and operate various heavy mobile equipment including backhoes, boom trucks, semi-trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and skid loaders. Additional endorsements for hazardous materials and liquefied natural gas transportation are available.
  • Welding: Pipeline welders must be qualified in API 1104 and ASME standards for welding on natural gas pipelines. Structural welders must meet AWS standards.
  • Environmental Compliance: Uphold environmental standards, manage environmental activities, and ensure regulatory compliance for assigned locations.
Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in conducting scheduled preventative maintenance on operational equipment at the assigned facility.
  • Identify and respond to abnormal operating conditions.
  • Support emergency response efforts.
  • Locate pipelines and supervise third-party excavation and line crossings. Install and inspect pipeline markers.
  • Operate work equipment, including power tools, hand tools, and specialized instruments used in pipeline operations, maintenance, and facility repairs.
  • Maintain and operate facilities in accordance with specifications, codes, safety and environmental standards, and company operating procedures.
  • Assist in maintaining records in compliance with state, federal, and company regulations.
  • Review work assignments with the team to ensure adherence to established safe work practices and reporting protocols.
Qualifications

The Senior Pipeline Operations Technician is expected to perform tasks necessary for the effective operation and maintenance of compressor stations and pipeline facilities. Pipeline Technicians are multi-skilled professionals engaged in highly technical work within a designated area of the largest interstate natural gas pipeline system in the United States. Specialization in one or more of the following technical skills is required:
  • Controls: Install, maintain, and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, motor control centers, and both medium and low voltage power distribution and pneumatic control devices utilized in pipeline operations.
  • Measurement: Program, maintain, operate, and troubleshoot gas measurement instruments including gas meters, control valves, relief valves, regulators, and associated software, along with monitoring gas quality control equipment.
  • Corrosion: Install, maintain, and troubleshoot corrosion protection systems to ensure pipeline integrity. NACE CP1 Tester certification is preferred.
  • Mechanical: Install, maintain, troubleshoot, overhaul, and repair rotating and reciprocating compression machinery.
  • Liquefied Natural Gas Operations: Ensure reliable operation and maintenance of processes necessary for the production of liquefied natural gas.
  • Underground Storage Operations: Ensure reliable operation and maintenance of processes for storing and delivering natural gas from underground reservoirs.
  • Compressor Station Operations: Ensure the reliable functioning of compressor station equipment.
  • Pipeline: Conduct pigging operations, implement damage prevention strategies, and maintain pipeline right-of-way.
  • Equipment Operation: Transport, inspect, maintain, and operate various heavy mobile equipment including backhoes, boom trucks, semi-trucks, dump trucks, excavators, and skid loaders. Additional endorsements for hazardous materials and liquefied natural gas transportation are available.
  • Welding: Pipeline welders must be qualified in API 1104 and ASME standards for welding on natural gas pipelines. Structural welders must meet AWS standards.
  • Environmental Compliance: Uphold environmental standards, manage environmental activities, and ensure regulatory compliance for assigned locations.


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