Sr Pipeline Technician (Ventura, IA)

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.
• Work schedules may vary with some positions requiring overtime and overnight stays away from home, on-call and rotating schedules and availability for emergency response call out 24 hours per day.