Sr Pipeline Technician (North Branch, MN)

Skills

• Controls
• Measurement
• Corrosion
• Mechanical
• Liquified Natural Gas Operations
• Underground Storage Operations
• Compressor Station Operations
• Pipeline
• Equipment Operation
• Welding
• Environmental

Responsibilities

Avoids abnormal operating conditions.

Supports emergency response.

Locates pipelines and oversees third-party excavation and line crossings.

Installs and inspects pipeline markers.

Operates work equipment including but not limited to power tools, hand tools, and specialized instruments used in pipeline operations, maintenance, and repair of facilities.

Maintains and operates facilities in compliance with specifications, codes, safety and environmental standards/records and company operating procedures.

Aids in maintaining records pursuant to required state, federal, and company procedures.

Reviews work assignments with the team to ensure work is completed with established safe work practices and reporting.

Qualifications

• An Associate of Applied Science degree in a technical specialization is preferred.
• Ideal degrees include Associate of Applied Science in aviation maintenance, diesel, natural gas, compression, instrumentation, controls, electrical, electro-mechanical or corrosion.
• A comparable undergraduate degree with a technical specialization certification is applicable.
• Typically four to six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess the education requirements.
• Successful completion of Pipeline Technician Academy and/or achievement of at least one skill-block.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

About the Role

Pipeline Techs are multi-skilled employees who perform highly technical work within a geographical area on the largest interstate natural gas pipeline system in the United States.

About Us

BHE Pipeline Group consists of Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s interstate natural gas pipeline companies, BHE GT&S, Kern River Gas Transmission Company and Northern Natural Gas Company. Combined, BHE Pipeline Group operates approximately 21,200 miles of pipeline with a design capacity of approximately 21.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, owns assets in 27 states and is an industry leader in natural gas transportation. BHE Pipeline Group also operates 22 natural gas storage facilities with a total working gas capacity of 515.6 billion cubic feet and a liquefied natural gas export, import and storage facility.

About The Team

Northern Natural Gas is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.