Pipeline Technician

The role

This job operates and maintains a gas transmission pipeline and its meter stations, including compressors and measurement equipment. The work covers pipeline pigging, valve and equipment repair, calibration of gas measurement instruments, and government compliance inspections.

What you will do

• Start, stop and operate engines to maintain designated operating parameters.
• Conduct pipeline pigging and install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe and pipeline appurtenances.
• Perform gas measurement calibrations and maintenance for ultrasonic meters, gas chromatograph, H2S, H2O and O2 analyzers and PLCs.
• Perform governmental compliance activities such as line patrol, road and railroad crossing inspections and valve inspections.
• Coordinate maintenance of facilities and equipment, including right-of-way, coating, backfilling, concrete work and painting.
• Oversee construction and maintenance by third parties, including inspection of one-call tickets.
• Perform duties of relief pipeline controller, as needed.
• Communicate status updates and represent the Company with landowners, public officials and emergency officials.
• Participate in development of O&M procedures, site specific procedures, project scopes and work plans.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory and tariff requirements, and complete documentation and record keeping.

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent
• At least 5 years of related experience
• Valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements
• May be required to possess a commercial driver's license
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic math skills
• Knowledge of reading blueprints, PI&D's and other diagrams
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling of flammable gases, liquids and high/low pressure systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluency in English
• Ability to lift, push and pull a minimum of 75 lbs.
• Ability to work in tight spaces and climb to and work from elevated platforms and ladders
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors and follow work rules

Benefits

• Employer matched 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Other benefit offerings

Before you apply

• You may be required to possess a commercial driver's license and drive a company commercial vehicle.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Willing to live within approximately 50 miles of Brackettville or Sonora, TX.

About the company

whitewatermidstream operates a gas transmission pipeline with receipt and delivery meter stations in the Brackettville, TX and Sonora, TX area.