Pipeline Technician

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Summary:
This position will repair and maintain pipelines, equipment, and performance of work associated with the operation and maintenance of gas and liquid facilities and pipelines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:

• Inspect, maintain, and operate facilities including pipelines, valves, filters, pumps, gas compressors, storage tanks, and pump station equipment in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnership's procedures and regulatory requirements
• Conduct Damage Prevention activities including pipeline patrols, one-calls, locating and marking pipelines, and inspecting line crossings, excavations, and other activities affecting the pipeline
• Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform required tasks, and complete associated documentation (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.)
• Plan, organize, and prioritize assigned responsibilities and coordinate work with employees and contractors
• Coordinate and communicate with outside parties including landowners, public agencies, contractors, utilities, and other pipeline operators
• Actively participate and provide leadership in safety programs and initiatives and follow policies and procedures
• Provide on-call support for areas of responsibility on a rotating basis
• Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures
• Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)

Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Requiredexperience is commensurate with the selected job level:

• Level C requires a minimum of 0 - 2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level B requires a minimum of 2 - 4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience

RequiredQualifications:

• Valid driver's license withdemonstrated safe driving record
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbalcommunication skills with the ability to work effectively in a groupenvironment
• Demonstrated self-starter with theability to work independently and exercise good judgement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mechanical aptitude with ability tolearn and perform operation and maintenance tasks associated with various typesof facilities and equipment
• Proficiency with computers includingMS Office applications such as Excel and Outlook as well as other computerbased work training, time reporting, expense reporting, and on-line workapplications and documentation

Working Conditions and Requirements:
Thework environment characteristics described here are representative of those anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

1. Frequent exposure to heat, cold, andother adverse weather conditions
2. Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment
3. Frequent heavy lifting with and without assistance
4. Work on and around equipment and facilities that require knowledge of and adherence to safe work procedures and practices
5. Subject to call-outs to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays
6. Reliable attendance at work
7. Occasional overnight travel may be required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
The nature and frequency of the aboveworking conditions and requirements may vary depending on individualoperational circumstances. Wherefeasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualifiedindividuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functionsof the job.
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements,which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature andlevel of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are notintended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skillsrequired of personnel so classified.