Pipeline Technician III

Energy Transfer•Tilden, TX

17h

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing maintenance of pipelines and pump stations in assigned region. Act as liaison for company when interacting with outside parties and landowners. Maintaining daily activities related to pumping stations and miles of pipeline.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
3-5 years of Crude product pipeline or terminal experience, maintenance of pumping, measurement, and related equipment required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent PC skills, with proficiency in Microsoft products
Strong attention to detail
Requires physical labor related to maintenance of large pumps, motors, and valves
Ability to work alone 95%25 of the time
Ability to plan activities on the pipeline with a weekly to monthly time horizon required
Ability to be alert and drive excessive miles daily
Ability to manage time and scheduling to meet appropriate deadlines
Ability to work successfully in stressful situations, and manage multiple tasks
Ability to use awareness of relationships and impacts of data trends and elements to appropriately recommend actions that impact both near and long-term company operations and profits
Ability to independently conduct job accountabilities
Ability to take directions from supervisors
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Ability to independently proof work for accuracy

Responsibilities

Under emergency situations, take immediate measures to protect the safety of the public and the company’s assets.
Follow established procedures for lock-out/tag-out to assure safety.
Supervise digging by third parties around our high-pressure pipelines.
Make accurate decisions
Thorough attentiveness to activities is required.
Maintain and make repairs to pump stations and related facilities.
Maintain all electrical and mechanical components at each of the pump stations.
When required, direct and inspect work of contractors.
Inform and enforce company rules and regulations on outside pipeline companies and outside contractors working in the region.
Maintain and mark pipeline right-of-way for surveillance access and location.
Monitor, inspect, and evaluate trouble areas along ROW that are reported by ground or aerial surveillance.
Assist in the construction and modification of facilities.
Observe proper environmental and safety procedures. Required to work weekends and 24-hour on call schedule. Performing scheduled inspection of devices and areas of the facilities.
Assure that the pipeline route and right-of-way is adequately marked to warn others that may encroach on the pipeline.
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Reduce potential risk to public safety and environment and minimize company liability.
Improve operations efficiency and financial profitability through well maintained facilities.