Pipeline Technician

The role

Operate and maintain a gas transmission pipeline and its receipt and delivery meter stations. Work includes engines, compressors, gas measurement equipment, valves and pipeline maintenance.

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, pipeline and appurtenances.
• Ensure cost effective and efficient performance of all engines and associated equipment.
• 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 governmental compliance activities such as line patrol, road and railroad crossing inspections and valve inspections.
• Perform gas measurement calibrations and maintenance for ultrasonic meters, gas chromatograph, H2S, H2O and O2 analyzers and PLCs.
• Communicate status updates and represent the Company with landowners, public officials and emergency officials.
• Perform duties of relief pipeline controller, as needed.
• Other duties as required.

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, various operating systems and basic math.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays and respond to call outs and emergencies.
• Knowledge of reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs and other diagrams.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling of flammable gases, liquids, and high and low pressure systems.
• Ability to work in changing climate conditions.
• 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.

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• A commercial driver's license may be required.
• Willing to live within approximately 50 miles of Cotulla, TX.

About the company

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