Pipeline Technician

Schedule: Mon. - Fri.; 8am - 5pm with overtime as needed

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate pipeline valves during pigging operations and during emergencies.
• Responds to NM / Texas 811 One Calls for locating pipelines and interfaces with third party contractors performing construction.
• Safely purge and pack pipeline segments to initiate pipeline operation. Monitor pipeline pressure to remain within safe operating parameters.
• Safely vent to atmosphere or flare contents of a pipeline segment to discontinue pipeline operation.
• Assist with internal corrosion prevention / mitigation activities as directed.
• Maintains professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities; enhances job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development.
• Supports the company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
• Performs responsibilities as directed within determined time frames with a high degree of efficiency.
• Work with Field Operations and Construction Personnel on new or special projects.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Possess and maintain a valid driver license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.

• Minimum of two years' related experience, preferably in Midstream

• Proficiency in PC skills and applications, including Microsoft Office products (required) and X Map (preferred).

• Able to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

• Must be able to work without direct supervision and have excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to work safely and adhere to all federal, state and company policies and procedures governing safe work practices.

• Good communicator, work planner with excellent work ethics and good background in computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
• Must be able to work outdoors in extreme weather with exposure to elements.
• Driving, walking, standing frequently Be able to meet the following physical requirements:
• Climb stairs and ladders, climb over objects or structures be able to jump a few feet horizontally and vertically, squat, twist, lift, stoop, crawl, and be able to walk at speed as great as 4 miles per hour.
• Capable of safely evacuating facilities; having no physical condition which might impede escape (or escape by others) from a location.
• Have the ability to adapt to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., extreme cold, heat, and humidity)
• Able to work extended hours as needed.
• Available outside of normal working hours as needed for business necessity.
• Must be able to lift to 32 pounds at times in a safe manner.
• Live within a 150-mile radius of company facilities.