Pipeline Technician/Damage Prevention Representative

Altamira-US, LLC is actively seeking proactive and skilled individuals to join our team as a pipeline technician at our Angleton office. As a vital member of our operational team, you will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and efficient operation of various facilities, including pipelines, valves, filters, pumps, gas compressors, storage tanks, and pump station equipment.  You will actively engage in Damage Prevention activities, such as pipeline patrols, one-calls, locating and marking pipelines, as well as inspecting line crossings, excavations, and other activities impacting the pipeline. Your responsibilities will also involve maintaining a comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements, executing necessary tasks, and completing associated documentation (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.). Ultimately, as an Altamira consultant, you will be essential for delivering a competitive advantage to our clients. If you want to cultivate your talents and skills with an organization that is as dynamic as you are, this is your opportunity.

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

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

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