What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipeline Technician position at Kinetik?
Schedule: Mon. – Fri.; 8am – 5pm with overtime as needed
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Operate pipeline valves during pigging operations and during emergencies.
- Responds to NM / Texas 811 One Calls for locating pipelines and interfaces with third party contractors performing construction.
- Safely purge and pack pipeline segments to initiate pipeline operation. Monitor pipeline pressure to remain within safe operating parameters.
- Safely vent to atmosphere or flare contents of a pipeline segment to discontinue pipeline operation.
- Assist with internal corrosion prevention / mitigation activities as directed.
- Maintains professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities; enhances job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development.
- Supports the company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
- Performs responsibilities as directed within determined time frames with a high degree of efficiency.
- Work with Field Operations and Construction Personnel on new or special projects.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Possess and maintain a valid driver license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
- Minimum of two years’ related experience, preferably in Midstream
- Proficiency in PC skills and applications, including Microsoft Office products (required) and X Map (preferred).
- Able to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
- Must be able to work without direct supervision and have excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work safely and adhere to all federal, state and company policies and procedures governing safe work practices.
- Good communicator, work planner with excellent work ethics and good background in computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
- Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
- Must be able to work outdoors in extreme weather with exposure to elements.
- Driving, walking, standing frequently
- Be able to meet the following physical requirements:
- Climb stairs and ladders, climb over objects or structures be able to jump a few feet horizontally and vertically, squat, twist, lift, stoop, crawl, and be able to walk at speed as great as 4½ miles per hour.
- Capable of safely evacuating facilities; having no physical condition which might impede escape (or escape by others) from a location.
- Have the ability to adapt to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., extreme cold, heat, and humidity)
- Able to work extended hours as needed.
- Available outside of normal working hours as needed for business necessity.
- Must be able to lift to 32 pounds at times in a safe manner.
- Live within a 150-mile radius of company facilities.