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Position Summary:
This position will repair and maintain pipelines, pipeline ROWs, 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:
- Safely execute pipeline and compressor facility project work in compliance with the Partnership’s procedures and regulatory requirements.
- 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.
- Provide on-call support for areas of responsibility.
- Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures.
- Participate in energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO), PSSR, and gas handling processes.
- Collaborate with engineers, operators, and other team members.
- 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.
Required Education:
- High school diploma or GED
Required Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license with demonstrated safe driving record
- Must pass a current DOT physical
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a group environment
- Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work independently and exercise good judgement
- Must reside within 1 hour of reporting office location
Preferred Qualifications:
- Mechanical aptitude with ability to learn and perform operation and maintenance tasks associated with various types of facilities and equipment.
- Proficiency with computers including MS Office applications such as Excel and Outlook as well as other computer-based work training, time reporting, expense reporting, and on-line work applications and documentation.
- Certifications in pipeline safety.
- Previous experience in the oil and gas, utilities, or construction industry.
- Properly use or willing to learn the use of a pipeline locating device.
Working Conditions and Requirements:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Frequent exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions
- 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
- Frequent heavy lifting with and without assistance
- Work on and around equipment and facilities that require knowledge of and adherence to safe work procedures and practices
- Subject to callouts to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays
- Reliable attendance at work
- Overnight travel may be required up to 50% of the time
- Required to possess or be able to obtain DOT medical card
- Will be required to work at heights and within below grade excavations.
"An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet The Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. "
