Pipeline Integrity Technician

At Atmos Energy, we enjoy an employee-focused culture with rewarding work, competitive pay, work-life balance, inclusion and diversity, and excellent benefits.

Atmos Energy offers benefit eligibility on the first day of employment and they include:

Company-Provided Benefits

- Holidays and Paid Time Off

- Parental Leave

- Retirement Savings Plan (Matching and Fixed Annual Company Contribution)

- Annual Bonus Opportunity

- Employee Assistance Program

- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans

- Basic Life Insurance

- Health Savings Account (HSA) Company Contribution with HDHP

- Employee Assistance Program

- Wellness Programs

- LifeLock Identity Theft Protection

- Paid Training

- Linked-In Learning

Voluntary Benefits

- Retirement Savings Plan

- Medical Insurance and Prescription Drug Coverage

- Dental Insurance

- Vision Insurance

- Employee/Dependent Life Insurance

- Employee/Dependent Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

- Healthcare, Dependent Care and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts

Top Employer Recognitions

America’s Best Employers – Forbes Magazine

The 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America - Forbes Magazine

Top Places to Work - Dallas Morning News

Best Places to Work - Mississippi Business Journal

Best Place to Learn - Dallas Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION

The preferred candidate will reside within a 1-to-1.5-hour radius of the Dallas=Fort Worth metro area. This role will primarily support the North Region, with a focus on McKinney and surrounding areas.

Primary Duties

1. Conducts inspections of pipe and coatings during integrity digs and other excavations.

2. Collects and accurately records information during pipe excavations, performs root cause analysis and recommends preventive and mitigating measures.

3. Inspects coating application during repairs and new construction to assure proper coating material and application procedures are utilized.

4. Identifies Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) interference, inspects installation of interference mitigation facilities, and monitors and maintains effectiveness of mitigation facilities.

5. Conducts sampling of liquids and solids recovered during pipe inspections and pigging operations to assure accurate laboratory analysis.

6. Monitors internal corrosion coupons / probes and chemical treatments.

7. Recommends and monitors chemical treatments and drying after hydro-tests.

8. Recommends maintenance pigging frequency and participates in conducting maintenance pigging and in-line inspections.

9. Conducts electrical surveys for direct assessments and other surveys to identify interference currents and external corrosion threats.

10. Inspects and monitors work of contractors performing pipe inspections, direct assessment indirect surveys, and other electrical surveys.

11. Takes the lead in applying new technology and skills to accomplish tasks.

12. Assists in training and directing other employees engaged in similar duties.

13. Works closely with engineers, operations, and compliance personnel to plan integrity activities, identify threats of concern and recommend and implement measures to mitigate the threats.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Works with project specialists, engineering and compliance on DC and AC interference prevention / mitigation and coating application when new steel pipe systems are being designed, relocated or replaced.

2. Performs Cathodic Protection (CP) compliance required surveys as needed.

3. May be required to hold stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call outs, and occasional extensive hours.

4. Is subject to reporting outside regular work area.

5. Identifies, addresses, and reports safety and encroachment issues to their resolution and completion.

6. Is responsible for the safe operation and inspection of assigned Company vehicles and equipment.

7. Demonstrates support for and adheres to the Company's values, strategies, policies and procedures and exhibits the core values of AtmoSpirit, Customer Service, Safety and the Company's Code of Conduct both as an individual contributor, team member and/or leader of others.

8. Must become familiar with the contents of the Safety Manual, live by the spirit of its intent and become involved in creating and maintaining a safe working environment. Must complete all required safety training.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Educational/Experience Level:

High school diploma plus 4 years of experience as Corrosion Control Technician; or equivalent.

Successful completion of eLearning based pre-requisites.

Successful completion of Corrosion Essentials ILT courses 1 through 5 or equivalent work experience.

Must obtain and maintain minimum Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for position and any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications.

Must hold (NACE) CP 2 Cathodic Protection Technician.

May be required to obtain NACE Coating Inspector Level 1 Certification and NACE Internal Corrosion Technologist within 6 months.

Must maintain NACE membership in good standing.

Requires valid driver's license.

May require the successful completion of a math assessment.

Communication Skills:

Requires the ability to communicate with internal/external customers to obtain and/or provide explanations and/or information.

Computer Skills:

Requires a working knowledge of various software applications to create documents, reports and graphical design.

Numeric Skills:

Requires ability to perform algebraic, trigonometric and geometric operations and/or moderately complex statistical methods. Must be able to pass basic math assessment.

Work Conditions:

Works outdoors in all types of weather and may be exposed to extremes of climate and temperatures, high noise levels, rough terrain, and occasional work on ladders, roofs, attics, and under houses as well as confined spaces.

May require overnight travel.

May have residence requirement due to call-out response time.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift 53 pounds from the ground to 52 inches. (Ex: lifting and operating fire extinguisher).

Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and/or crouch.

Ability to walk a distance of 500 feet.

Other Requirements:

As a Safety-Sensitive position, pre and post-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks are required.

Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Family:

Operations