Pipeline Technician

About the role

Kinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, one of the fastest growing areas for oil and gas development in the world. The company provides gathering, compression, processing, transportation and water management services needed to bring natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil to market, and is dedicated to delivering the best service and netback for customers. Employees have decades of experience in West Texas and support the full suite of midstream services required to move gas and crude oil production to market.

Responsibilities

• Operate pipeline valves during pigging operations and during emergencies.
• Respond to NM/Texas 811 One Calls for locating pipelines and interface with third‑party contractors performing construction.
• Safely purge and pack pipeline segments to initiate pipeline operation.
• Monitor pipeline pressure to remain within safe operating parameters.
• Safely vent to atmosphere or flare contents of a pipeline segment to discontinue pipeline operation.
• Assist with internal corrosion prevention/mitigation activities as directed.
• Maintain professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities; enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development.
• Support the company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
• Perform responsibilities as directed within determined time frames with a high degree of efficiency.
• Work with Field Operations and Construction Personnel on new or special projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license with a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
• Minimum of two years’ related experience, preferably in Midstream.
• Proficiency in PC skills and applications, including Microsoft Office products (required) and X Map (preferred).
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and have excellent organizational skills.
• Good communicator, work planner with excellent work ethics and good background in computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work safely and adhere to all federal, state and company policies and procedures governing safe work practices.
• Physical requirements: ability to safely perform essential job functions; maintain regular, punctual attendance; work outdoors in extreme weather; climb stairs and ladders, climb over objects or structures, jump a few feet horizontally and vertically, squat, twist, lift, stoop, crawl, and walk at speeds up to 4½ mph; capable of safely evacuating facilities; adapt to adverse environmental conditions (extreme cold, heat, humidity); work extended hours as needed; available outside normal working hours for business necessity; able to lift up to 32  pounds safely; live within a 150‑mile radius of company facilities.