Pipeliner Trainee

Energy Transfer, recognized three years running by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America's energy.  We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House and many more.  Come join our award winning 10,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary:

The Pipeliner can work independently to repair and maintain all pipe lines and appurtenances and performs work incidental to the daily operation and maintenance of pump stations and delivery facilities and is the primary responder to all one calls, normal and emergency, in the designated area.  Responsible for right-of-way maintenance including line-marking as needed.

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:

• Performs various unskilled & semi-skilled duties related to maintenance, construction, repair, and operation of pipelines, pump stations, delivery, and communications facilities, such as: clearing and maintaining right-of-way, maintaining pipeline markers, digging and backfilling ditches, laying pipe, cleaning and coating pipe, repairing leaks, product salvage and clean up, building construction, maintenance, and repair, and gauging storage tanks
• Must be able to communicate with landowners, other contractors, and utilities in a reasonable and courteous manner.
• Have a good knowledge of a variety of hand and power tools and operate with them in a safe manner.
• Must have a good knowledge of pipeline locations and the location of all mainline block valves, pump stations and delivery sites.
• Must be able to operate and maintain a variety of fire extinguishers, respirators and other safety equipment.
• Must have a general understanding of the automated pump station and delivery site operation to work safely around these sites and take steps to prevent unexpected valve or other equipment actuation while working on equipment such as valves, strainers, etc.
• Able to work out of doors in extreme weather and perform heavy physical labor in a safe manner.
• Meet Company requirements for progression through the Pipeliner step classification job family. 
• Be compliant with all required training and qualifications (OQ's, CDMS, and other trainings as assigned
• Have a valid driver's license in the state of residence to operate various classes of equipment. 

Special Considerations:

• Must reside within 45 miles of reporting location. The described job duties are a framework in which work will be assigned. This description is not inclusive of all responsibilities or job assignments. This position will require extended off-hour duties at times.

• Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to work overtime as assigned and respond to emergency response activities as needed.
• Must be self-reliant, dependable, and able to maintain harmonious working relations with co-workers.
• Must write legibly, maintain neat appearance, be accurate in math, and maintain a good safety attitude and record.
• The ability to work outdoors in extreme weather and perform heavy physical labor in a safe manner.
• Must be able to perform heavy physical work, and perform duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• A good knowledge of a variety of hand and power tools and operate with them in a safe manner.
• Must have a valid driver's license in the state of residence to operate various classes of equipment.

• Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Driving, walking, and standing frequently
• Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions and some heavy lifting
• Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment
• Occasional overnight travel may be required