Pipeline Technician

Primary Purpose

Responsible for maintaining records, daily reports, and performing maintenance on pumps and other equipment with minimal or no supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support the operations and maintain RP buildings, pipelines gathering systems, valves, pumps and equipment.
• Travel to various RP locations as assigned by Network Operations Center (NOC) or Supervisor
• Maintain daily housekeeping duties: clean screens, flow meters, and RP buildings
• Grease Motors
• Daily inspection of equipment and facility operating functions
• Perform necessary preventive and corrective maintenance
• Conduct routine inspection of pipeline right-of-way as needed
• Repair and replace saltwater pipeline equipment and related equipment as time allows
• Assist with pigging and pressure testing
• Conduct daily facility visits
• Be able to tow trailer and operate power washer
• Cross train in operating saltwater disposal (SWD)
• Tracking pipeline, and discharge pressures
• Cook with and around industrial hazards
• Coordinate with trucking companies on delivery of salt water
• Identify and report operational concerns.
• Identify report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Actively participate in safety programs/initiatives, development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, Company tariff requirements and governmental activities (PHMSA, EPA, USFS, state agencies, etc.).
• Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Collaborate with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A working knowledge of transmission pipeline systems, pump stations, etc.
• A working knowledge of safe handling practices of produced water.
• A working knowledge of safe handling practices of oil field materials and waste.
• Experience analyzing, adjusting and making minor repairs on pumps and other associated equipment.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs and other diagrams.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Computer literate – experience with operating software a plus
• Strong mechanical aptitude on related equipment
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Good verbal and written communications skills
• Strong customer focus and attention to detail
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work

About Us

Tallgrass was named one of the Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life. At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 41 pounds from floor to waist height.
• Ability to carry loads up to 20 pounds over distances of up to 300 feet and loads up to 41 pounds up to 20 feet.
• Ability to exert rotational force of up to 170 foot pounds for valve operations, and push/pull with a force of approximately 170 foot pounds.
• Willingness to sit, stand, walk, climb ladders, and ascend/descend stairs regularly during work tasks.
• Capability to perform overhead, shoulder, waist, and knee reaching, as well as grasping, pinching, and fine motor movements.
• Ability to bend, twist, pivot, and lateral flexion of the lumbar and cervical spine as required by job activities.
• Adaptability to working in conditions involving exposure to wet, hot, cold, ambient temperatures, whole body vibration, and loud noise.
• Ability to kneel, crouch, crawl, and perform various body motions necessary for inspection, maintenance, and manual tasks.
• Capability to perform tasks requiring good vision, hearing, feeling, and tactile feedback for safety and precision.

Working Conditions

• Varying working conditions from office settings to working outdoors in inclement weather conditions
• Working with and around industrial hazards
• Occasional overtime may be required
• May be required to work an on-call 24/7 shift rotation in order to provide relief of illness, vacation, etc.
• Nights and weekend hours required (shift differential provided).

Other Responsibilities

• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Notice to External Search Firms

Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.

EEO Statement

Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.