Pipeline Technician

Energy Transfer is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy, with a strong commitment to community causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House, and more. We offer industry-leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with profit sharing, paid time off, and abundant career opportunities within our 12,000-strong organization.

About the role

This position will repair and maintain pipelines, equipment, and facilities associated with the operation and maintenance of gas and liquid pipelines and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and operate facilities including pipelines, valves, filters, pumps, gas compressors, storage tanks, and pump station equipment in a reliable, efficient, and compliant manner
• Conduct Damage Prevention activities including pipeline patrols, one-calls, locating and marking pipelines, and inspecting line crossings, excavations, and other activities affecting the pipeline
• Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.), perform required tasks, and complete associated documentation
• Plan, organize, and prioritize assigned responsibilities and coordinate work with employees and contractors
• Coordinate and communicate with outside parties including landowners, public agencies, contractors, utilities, and other pipeline operators
• Actively participate and provide leadership in safety programs and initiatives, and follow policies and procedures
• Provide on-call support for areas of responsibility on a rotating basis
• Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures
• Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Valid driver’s license with demonstrated safe driving record
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a group environment
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work independently and exercise good judgement

Experience

• Level C: 0 – 2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level B: 2 – 4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level A: 4+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude with ability to learn and perform operation and maintenance tasks associated with various types of facilities and equipment
• Proficiency with computers including MS Office applications (Excel, Outlook) and other computer-based work, training, time reporting, expense reporting, and online documentation applications

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions
• Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and loud machinery; requires appropriate personal protective equipment
• Frequent heavy lifting with and without assistance
• Work on and around equipment and facilities that require knowledge of and adherence to safe work procedures and practices
• Subject to call-outs 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

Benefits

• Industry-leading compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• 401(k) match with additional profit sharing
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Abundant career opportunities