Pipeline Technician

Job Title: Pipeline Technician

Schedule: 5 & 2

Location: Odessa, TX Area

Pay: DOE

The Pipeline Technician is responsible for providing operational, technical, electrical, and mechanical support for all facility equipment. Technicians are responsible for a variety of tasks involved in troubleshooting, testing, maintaining, installing, and repairing equipment within an assigned area.

Job Duties:

• Perform measurement/maintenance relief duties on 24 hour call out basis and perform measurement operations as needed.
• Identify and locate company pipelines including probing, marking, mapping, and flagging company pipelines and assets.
• Perform duties associated with “One Callâ€� pipeline response system.
• Coordinate with third party and company personnel for excavations, crossings, and digs of company pipelines.
• Launching/receiving pipeline scrapers/pigs and all duties associated to maintain line integrity and safe operation.
• Perform valve inspections and associated documentation to ensure proper operation.
• Identify and coordinate pipeline (Right of Way) R.O.W. maintenance and line marker replacement/additions as needed.
• Train and become proficient in other work disciplines and perform relief duties as needed.
• Read and understand line/station gate valve maps, flow diagrams, and alignment drawings.
• Other duties and projects assigned as necessary.

Competencies:

• Computer knowledge - Proficient utilizing MS Windows environment
• Strong initiative and self-starter
• Ability to keep neat and accurate records
• Multi-task orientation with skills related to work prioritization
• Excellent Interpersonal Communications skills in a team environment including written reports, oral and email.
• General mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Ability to identify operational inefficiencies
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Understanding of Business fundamentals
• Ability to implement cost effective solutions
• Technical Skills related to math and analytical thinking
• Understanding of Importance of environmental and Safe Work Practices

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must possess valid drivers license and have a good driving record.
• Must live within 30 miles of report location – Odessa, TX.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in O&G Pipeline Operations
• Previous experience with Measurement/Maintenance highly preferred
• Must be able to work 24 hour call outs
• Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet).
• Proficient with laptop computer operations and mapping programs.
• Ability to obtain Operator Qualification per D.O.T. FCR 195 (Administered by Centurion)
• Requires manual dexterity and visual acuity, ability to lift up to 100 lbs., and work outside in all weather conditions, and extended hours.
• Team player and works well with others.
• Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision.