Field Technician (Opelousas, LA)

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About The Gulf Coast CO₂ Pipeline Area

The proposed CO₂ pipeline corridor from Calcasieu Parish to Plaquemine (Iberville Parish) is part of Louisiana's expanding carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) infrastructure network. The pipeline will transport captured carbon dioxide from industrial facilities and collection points to permanent underground storage reservoirs primarily in the Baton Rouge and River Parishes industrial corridor. The route traverses portions of the Florida Parishes region before entering the Capital Region, connecting rural and industrial areas through a high-pressure CO₂ transportation system.

Calcasieu Parish provides strategic routing opportunities due to its available land and proximity to regional transportation corridors, while the Plaquemine area serves as a major destination because of its extensive petrochemical, refining, and carbon storage development activity. The Plaquemine and greater Baton Rouge industrial corridor has emerged as one of Louisiana's primary carbon management hubs. Multiple sequestration projects are being developed to receive and permanently store millions of metric tons of CO₂ annually within deep geological formations through EPA-regulated Class VI injection wells. These projects support decarbonization efforts by refineries, chemical plants, ammonia facilities, hydrogen production sites, and other industrial emitters throughout the state.

Key benefits of the project include support for industrial sustainability goals, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, preservation of manufacturing competitiveness, and creation of long-term infrastructure investment opportunities throughout South Louisiana. The pipeline provides a critical transportation link between emission sources and secure underground storage facilities. Major considerations include land acquisition, right-of-way access, environmental permitting, public engagement, emergency response planning, and pipeline safety requirements. Community stakeholders across several Louisiana parishes have expressed interest in ensuring that routing, construction, and operational activities are conducted safely and transparently.

About the Role

Geographic area of responsibility includes Calcasieu Parish to Plaquemine Parish to Lake Charles Parish, Louisiana. This position typically works an 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday, with expected overtime, holidays, and weekends as necessary. You will be expected to respond to emergency callouts 24/7 and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform job duties to the highest safety standards, implementing the Company safety program(s), including reporting all incidents and discrepancies.
• One-Call response and pipeline damage prevention management.
• Patrol Reports response and documentation, including aerial and ground patrol.
• Perform Right-of-Way maintenance and oversee crews performing Right-of-Way maintenance.
• Assist in the construction, maintenance, operations, and repairs of pipelines and associated facilities and equipment, including contractor oversight.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely (e.g., foreign line crossings).
• Set up equipment and pipeline for inspection, testing, and measurement.
• Read and understand pipeline alignment drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Execute processes to fill or remove product (oil, refined products, chemicals, water) from pipelines.
• Exemplify ownership and accountability for all work.
• Lead Safety Meetings.
• Perform batch changing, meter proving, and calibrations.
• Perform various mathematical calculations associated with over/short reconciliation.
• Recognize unusual operating conditions and initiate required emergency response procedures.
• Responsible for the accurate measurement and sampling of CO₂.
• Provide support across the Gulf Coast CO₂ operations team as needed.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to maintain a consistent safe work ethic.
• Ability to plan daily work activities in accordance with established Company and Regulatory procedures.
• Effective communication skills (read, write, and speak).
• Good organizational skills (documentation, work area, etc.).
• Ability to operate hand tools or other pipeline equipment to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Able to use Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures and DOT motor carrier regulations.
• Willing and able to attend/complete required training courses.
• Willing and able to work in small team environments.
• Willing and able to work in various locations, both indoors and outdoors, in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.
• Safe driving skills and a valid driver's license.
• Willing to respond to callouts as required by the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of industry experience or degree equivalent.
• Strong communication skills—able to communicate both verbally and in writing with others, including other Techs, Company Engineers, Contractors, Consultants, Landowners, and Right-of-Way Agents.
• Strong computer skills—able to operate a laptop computer, create/manipulate documents in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PCS (Pipeline Compliance Systems).
• Branch: CPDM- Cathodic Protection Data Management.
• Effective time management.
• Strong audit and controls orientation.
• Strong electrical knowledge including AC, DC, and electrochemical theory.
• Experience reading and interpreting maps, drawings, procedures, survey data, and final reports.
• Commitment to understanding and complying with all Federal, State, Local, and Company regulations, policies, guidelines, and procedures.

Benefits

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity paid for life in retirement.
• Savings Plan: Contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay. The Company matches 7% if you contribute at least 6%.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Confidential professional counseling for you and your family at no additional cost.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost.

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law and local collective bargaining agreements.