Field Technician - Pipeline/Oil and Gas

Description:

Georgia Western is searching for a Field Service Pipeline Technician (Oil and Gas) to facilitate both current and future projects within the oil/gas industry.

Responsibilities include:

- Follow safe work practices at the customer sites and in the shop.

- Wear appropriate PPE for task being performed.

- Ability to travel to various customer sites, often including overnight stay depending on job scope – a daily per diem is provided along with $5/hr field pay on all jobs that require overnight stay.

- Perform preventive pipeline and compressor station maintenance along with other tasks assigned.

- Interface with customers, contractors, sales staff, account managers, and operations as needed.

- Operation and maintenance of various types of equipment including, but not limited to, crane truck, hytorc, flange spreaders, dial calipers, feeler gauges, torque wrench, hand and pneumatic tools etc.

- Perform pipeline related maintenance including, but not limited to, actuator installation, stainless steel tube bending, setting mechanical stops, greasing valves, installing valves, troubleshooting, taking measurements etc.

- Operate, service, wash, and ensure proper maintenance and security for Company vehicle and other property for which responsible.

This position may be exposed to a variety of conditions including weather, confined spaces, and loud noises.

Requirements:

Requirements

- Valid Driver's License.

- Ability to obtain DOT card.

- 3+ years of relevant experience – strong mechanical background, safety orientated, willingness to learn, self-driven, positive, team player.

- Ability to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift up to 50 lbs., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100-ft/lbs.

- Effective written and verbal communication interpersonal skills to work in a collaborative team environment that includes.

- Depending on work situations, travel will be required.

Benefits

- Medical, vision and dental insurance

- 401k match

- 10 company paid holidays

- 2 weeks PTO with 5 sick days

- Overtime paid 1.5x hourly wage after 8 hours Monday – Friday, Saturday overtime paid 1.5x hourly wage, Sundays overtime paid 2x hourly wage, company recognized holidays worked paid at 3x hourly wage.

- Annual $125 boot allowance available 90 days after employment.