Technician, Pipeline (Midland/Andrews area) - Location Incentives

Primary Location

USA-Texas-Midland

About the Role

The Pipeline Technician maintains and operates crude oil pipelines, pump stations and all of the associated equipment such as pumps, motor operated valves, pressure switches, electric motors, transmitters, vibration switches, electronic controls and pressure regulators. The position also involves routine maintenance of pumps and electric motors, maintenance on other mechanical equipment, assisting with equipment replacements, performing custody transfer measurements, participating in safety meetings, conducting regulatory inspections, locating pipelines, launching and receiving cleaning/pigging operations, installing pipeline markers, maintaining corrosion control equipment, interfacing with landowners, and responding to operational emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate crude oil pipelines and associated equipment
• Perform routine maintenance on pumps and electric motors
• Assist with the replacement of pumps, motors, valves, and other equipment
• Operate custody transfer measurement facilities and perform product quality control tests
• Participate in and complete required training programs and safety meetings
• Conduct remedial and preventative maintenance
• Maintain and operate corrosion control equipment
• Interface with various landowners and attend damage prevention meetings
• Respond to operational emergencies as part of an emergency response team
• Locate pipelines and oversee excavations and line crossings
• Launch and receive cleaning pigs and assist with the launch and receiving of smart pigs
• Install pipeline markers and conduct routine inspections on right-of-way
• Perform regulatory required inspections
• Provide training and technical support
• Utilize precision tools and test equipment as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• VoTech certificate or Associates degree or related work experience preferred
• Previous experience and knowledge of industry related maintenance and repair standards preferred
• Knowledge of the general design and operation of a crude oil pipeline
• Basic computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing applications
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Minimum of 3 years stable work history, preferably in the energy industry
• 2-4 years previous experience with the operation, maintenance, and/or construction of a crude oil pipeline facility and tank farm facilities preferred
• Possess a strong commitment to personal and job safety
• Must live within 30 minutes response time of El Camino Station
• Possess mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment
• Knowledge of pumps, regulators, MOV's, electronic controls and medium electrical voltage desired with an understanding of crude oil pipelines
• Ability to read and interpret alignment sheets, schematics and P&IDs
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, decision making skills, and strong work ethic
• Able to work independently as well as maintain and promote good working relationships within a team environment
• Able to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions
• Willingness to work overtime and call-outs
• Self-motivated individual; accountable and self-driven to learn and to continuously develop and improve his/her skills through both formalized and on the job training
• Sound judgment with the ability to make decisions and corrections when problems are detected
• History of being dependable and reliable, taking pride in a job well done, and enjoying working hard
• Good organizational skills, strong customer service with the ability to interface with various land owners and other corporate and field personnel
• Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment
• Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment
• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools
• Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work
• May work in confined spaces (i.e. tanks, between compressors, vessels)
• Able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads
• Must be able to regularly wear special safety equipment while working and must be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• VoTech certificate or Associates degree or related work experience preferred
• Previous experience and knowledge of industry related maintenance and repair standards preferred
• Knowledge of the general design and operation of a crude oil pipeline
• Basic computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing applications
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Minimum of 3 years stable work history, preferably in the energy industry
• 2-4 years previous experience with the operation, maintenance, and/or construction of a crude oil pipeline facility and tank farm facilities preferred
• Possess a strong commitment to personal and job safety
• Must live within 30 minutes response time of El Camino Station
• Possess mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment
• Knowledge of pumps, regulators, MOV's, electronic controls and medium electrical voltage desired with an understanding of crude oil pipelines
• Ability to read and interpret alignment sheets, schematics and P&IDs
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, decision making skills, and strong work ethic
• Able to work independently as well as maintain and promote good working relationships within a team environment
• Able to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions
• Willingness to work overtime and call-outs
• Self-motivated individual; accountable and self-driven to learn and to continuously develop and improve his/her skills through both formalized and on the job training
• Sound judgment with the ability to make decisions and corrections when problems are detected
• History of being dependable and reliable, taking pride in a job well done, and enjoying working hard
• Good organizational skills, strong customer service with the ability to interface with various land owners and other corporate and field personnel
• Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment
• Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment
• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools
• Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work
• May work in confined spaces (i.e. tanks, between compressors, vessels)
• Able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads
• Must be able to regularly wear special safety equipment while working and must be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment