What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipeline Technician position at Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships Careers?
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SUMMARY:
This position will repair and maintain pipelines, equipment, and performance of work associated with the operation and maintenance of gas and liquid facilities and pipelines.
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, air compressors, auxiliary equipment, storage tanks, and pump station equipment in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnership's procedures and regulatory requirements
- Run pipeline cleaners, change gas filters, and investigate encroachments
- Conduct Damage Prevention activities including pipeline patrols, one-calls, locating and marking pipelines, and inspecting line crossings, excavations, and other activities affecting the pipeline.
- Perform pipeline construction and emergency repair activities necessary for the operation and maintenance of the pipelines.
- 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
- Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures
Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)
Required Qualifications:
- 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
- Must live within 50 miles of the Compressor Station
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 callouts to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays
- Reliable attendance at work
Occasional overnight travel may be required