Construction Technician

About the role

The Construction Technician shall work closely with E & C department personnel, various PMs, CMs, field operations personnel, compliance groups and 3rd party personnel. This position shall provide leadership and perform safety sensitive inspection tasks related to working on and around in-service pipeline / station facilities, facility tie-in process, complete all required documentation for assigned tasks, receive material, ensure materials are on site and correctly installed. Assist Construction/Project Manager with developing comprehensive Job Plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and perform safety sensitive inspection tasks related to working on and around in-service pipeline / station facilities, facility tie-in process, complete all required documentation for assigned tasks, receive material, ensure materials are on site and correctly installed.
• Assist Construction/Project Manager with developing comprehensive Job Plan.
• Perform inspection duties, including serving as Chief Inspector on various types of projects while assisting in selection, onboarding, and training of 3rd party personnel.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Field Operations and other Company departments in planning and executing safe, successful, meeting all company, regulatory, and professional requirements while achieving targets for safety, budget, schedule, and completion documentation.
• Assure compliance is met or exceeded for all applicable company, local, state and federal policies and procedures while ensuring timely preparation and distribution of all required project documentation.
• Reside within BWP system and will travel as required across the entire Boardwalk system.
• Often expected to work with minimum supervision and may be required to work extended hours as necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• Long days, possibly 6-7 days per week and the person must be able to lift 50# as well as walk long distances in all weather conditions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• At least 5 years’ experience in Natural Gas and Liquids Transportation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic
• Natural gas industry and pipeline facility construction experience
• Proficient in operating a personal computer
• Read, interpret and implement BWP construction specs, contract documents, drawings, alignment sheets, valve maps, landowner line lists, BWP O & M manuals, etc.
• Analytical approach to technical problems
• Sound critical and economic thinking skills
• Maintain good working relationships with all internal and external stake holders
• Strong commitment to personal and team safety
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, And Experience

• BS in related field
• Welding background
• Familiar with DOT192,195, FERC, OSHA and API 1104 regulations
• Experience in cost estimating and scheduling projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Word
• Read, operate and understand construction drawings, alignment sheets and valve ID maps

Additional Information

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hiring. Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.