Pipeline Technician

Location: Pottstown

Energize your future and join our team as we pursue a reliable, sustainable, cleaner energy future. At our Fortune 1000 diversified energy company, you'll find a friendly, community-minded environment, with flexible work schedules, opportunities for growth and development, and competitive pay and benefits.
Under supervision, the Pipeline Technician applies pipeline operations and maintenance skills to operate, repair, install, troubleshoot, and perform planned maintenance and corrective tasks on equipment such as pipelines, valves, valve actuators, instrumentation and electronic equipment, tubing and fittings, pig traps, and rectifiers. Performs line locates, maintains right-of-way (ROW) and markings, oversees foreign line crossings and third-party excavations near company pipelines. Operates and maintains assigned equipment in a manner that meets operational needs in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Maintains core operational task qualifications.
Major Responsibilities
• Responds to requests to mark out company facilities in accordance with accepted standards, including associated record-keeping.
• Completes all required safety and Operator Qualification (OQ) training programs.
• Locates facilities and reference points utilizing maps, drawings, and Global Positioning System (GPS).
• Performs and/or assists with:o Pigging operations at various checkpoints on pipeline. o Compressor station operationso Various flow control equipment and troubleshooting of related subsystemso Startups, shut-downs, combustion control issues and operation of meter stations
• Conducts preventative and emergency pipeline maintenance work including:o Leakage surveyso Integrity and cathodic protection surveyso Valve inspections and maintenanceo Equipment calibration
• Patrols pipelines and ROWs, installs and maintains pipeline and aerial markers, identifies and monitors encroachment issues, and develops positive relationships with landowners along the pipeline ROW.
• Calculates, compiles, and/or prepares information and reports including, but not limited to:o Gas/liquid flow and qualityo Maintenance and/or repair logso Collecting samples (gas/liquids) o Pipeline/corrosion activitieso Changing charts, gauging tanks, leakage survey/patrolling pipelines, blowing drips and construction watch/inspections
• Complies with all regulatory, environmental and safety rules and standards, as well as company policies.
• Maintains accurate records of repair and maintenance activities.
• Documents changes to as-built drawings following repairs.
• Suggests equipment improvements and new equipment purchases.
• May be responsible for training less experienced technicians.
• May be required to perform tasks from other disciplines.

Position Requirements :
• High school diploma or GED plus two years of experience in a mechanical-related environment required.
• Associate's degree with pipeline industry experience preferred.
• Ability to read and utilize equipment manuals, drawings, schematics, alignment sheets and P&.
• Ability to appropriately respond to visual, audio and other signals, including alarms and instructions.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements (OSHA, DOT, EPA and state regulations) and company Standard Operating Procedures including required documentation.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must obtain OQ qualifications in concordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from ground level and use physical force to lift, push, pull and operate equipment and tools.
• Required to climb and work at various heights; may work in standing, sitting, lying, crouched, or kneeling positions.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and areas with limited access.
• Required to work indoors and outdoors around mechanical, industrial, and electrical equipment with high noise levels.
• Occasionally required to work in extreme temperatures due to weather conditions and operating equipment.
• Must be able to get in and out of vehicles regularly and travel over rough terrain.
• Will work near hazardous chemicals and may be required to wear SCBA and restrictive…