Pipeline Technician

About the role

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities. Come join our award-winning over 12,000-strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Issue Work Permits to contractors and monitor work as required to safely perform field work.
• Perform lab analysis of Crude Oil for API Gravity, Sediment & Water, H2S, RVP and Sulfur as prescribed in ASTM Standards.
• Conduct tank gauging and sampling as per API Standards.
• Complete DOT Operator Qualifications Compliance Testing.
• Support Plant Operator as directed with duties, not limited to manipulation of manifold valve and tank valve positioning, 3rd party truck driver orientation, equipment troubleshooting.
• Performs grounds maintenance using skid steer, tractor, snowplow, mowers and other motorized equipment in the facility and within the Pipeline Right of Way.
• Performs routine and corrective maintenance and inspections inside terminals. Will complete associated documentation and records on paper and electronic format to satisfy company and regulatory requirements. Maintenance of facility equipment to include supporting of Mechanics as directed.
• Performs housekeeping duties for assigned truck skids, buildings, grounds and other terminal areas.
• Completes job assignments as directed by the Plant Operator or others in keeping with Daily Shipping Schedules.
• Safe and efficient operations of all ND assets protecting employees, the public, the environment, company assets and customers' assets.
• Maintain compliance of training requirements by completing Energy Transfer Environmental, Safety and Regulatory (ESR) training modules and other computer-based training.
• Monitor inventory of consumable items and reorder as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Obtain HAZWOPER Certification.
• Obtain FEMA ICS Certification.
• Able to climb stairs for gauging and sampling of storage tanks.
• Aptitude for working in a lab environment by performing basic petroleum tests.
• Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts, which include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to pass fitness test for respirator.
• Skills required to safely operate motorized equipment in the field.
• Work flexible hours, work rotating shifts and be available to work overtime hours.
• Subject to 24/7 call out as required, must be able to respond for off-duty call outs within 45 minutes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent decision-making.
• Problem-solving capability.
• Analytical skills - metering trends and trouble-shooting.
• Aptitude for basic math skills.
• Team-oriented worker.
• Attention to detail and ability to make sound and logical decisions.
• Above-average computer skills.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Prior industry experience in pipeline or crude storage operations.
• Experience in Crude Oil lab analysis per ASTM standards.
• Prior experience in rail loading operations.
• Crude safety credentials to include OSHA 30 1, First Aid and CPR.
• Incipient fire response training.
• Basic spill response training.

Work Environment

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and climb 6 flights of stairs several times daily.
• Willing and able to work outdoors as required in extreme winter conditions.
• Ability to operate a computer, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, telephone and other miscellaneous office equipment.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, kneel and reach with hands and arms.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.