Senior Pipeline Technician

Primary Purpose

Responsible for leading, planning, coordinating, and completing operations and maintenance tasks/projects related to pipeline, measurement, and related equipment at a gas storage / Compressor facility. This position requires the incumbent to work independently with minimal supervision, work other than normal work hours, respond to call-outs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Performs periodic inspections and routine maintenance on the pipeline system and complete maintenance records, service reports, and other required documents

Performs and monitors gas meter, chromatograph, and analyzer calibration and testing

Troubleshoots measurement problems.

Plans projects and tasks; and ensures effective implementation according to operational objectives and management direction in order to meet all compliance dates and deadlines.

Responds to Pipeline one calls and locates

Coordinates with vendors, contractors, encroachers, etc.

Prepares various ad-hoc reports including providing data for regulatory reporting

Trains, leads and provides guidance to other field O&M employees, both on technical and company administrative and operating policies and procedures.

Makes decisions in the absence of the pipeline lead. Ensures O&M responsibilities are performed according to established policies and practices.

Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Required Qualifications

5+ years of related experience, including experience in the maintenance of cathodic protection systems, pigging systems, high pressure pipeline systems, valves, and gas measurement and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must act in accordance with environmental and safety guidelines and procedures and encourages others to do so.

Possess extensive knowledge of gas measurement and principals. Possess strong troubleshooting skills.

Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, one-line diagrams, piping alignment sheets, etc.

Ability to complete tasks and assignments in a safe and environmentally responsible manner including ensuring proper handling and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.

Possess intermediate to advanced level proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel/Work/Outlook/Access) specifically for the purposes of word processing, spreadsheet applications, and information retrieval.

Ability to maintain detailed records to ensure compliance with all Company policies as well as all local, state, and federal regulations.

Possess strong verbal and written English communication skills.

Posses in-depth knowledge of mechanical principals, previous experience with maintenance scheduling database

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Ability to infrequently travel outside the job location area

This position requires manual dexterity and visual acuity

Exert up to 100 pounds of physical force

Stand, walk, kneel, bend, and squat for extended periods of time

Twist head and back for extended periods of time

Work in areas classified as confined space

Climb and work from ladders, catwalks, staging, and platforms

Ascend and descend slopes and ditches

Work with hands above head

Work lying on back

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a technician’s or industrial degree or certification

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled