Pipeline Technician/Damage Prevention Representative
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:
- Inspect, maintain and operate facilities including pipelines, valves, filters, pumps, gas compressors, storage tanks and pump station equipment in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnership’s procedures and regulatory requirements
- Conduct Damage Prevention activities including pipeline patrols, one-calls, locating and marking pipelines and inspecting line crossings, excavations and other activities affecting the pipeline
- Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform required tasks, and complete associated documentation (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.)
- Plan, organize and prioritize assigned responsibilities and coordinate work with employees and contractors
- Coordinate and communicate with outside parties including landowners, public agencies, contractors, utilities and other pipeline operators
- Actively participate and provide leadership in safety programs and initiatives and follow policies and procedures
- Provide on-call support for areas of responsibility on a rotating basis
- Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures
- Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)
- Operate and maintain assigned company vehicle in good working condition
Requirements:
Required Education:
- High school diploma or GED
Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:
- Level C requires a minimum of 0 – 2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
- Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
- Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license with demonstrated safe driving record
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a group environment
- Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work independently and exercise good judgement
Preferred Qualifications:
- Mechanical aptitude with ability to learn and perform operation and maintenance tasks associated with various types of facilities and equipment\
- Proficiency with computers including MS Office applications such as Excel and Outlook as well as other computer-based work training, time reporting, expense reporting and on-line work applications and documentation
Working Conditions & Requirements:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Frequent exposure to heat, cold and other adverse weather conditions
- Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment
- Frequent heavy lifting with and without assistance
- Work on and around equipment and facilities that require knowledge of and adherence to safe work procedures and practices
- Subject to call-outs to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night and on weekends and holidays
- Reliable attendance at work
- Must be able to maintain OQ training for assigned tasks
- Occasional overnight travel may be required