Pipeline Technician

Location: George West

** Entity:*
* Production & Operations

** Job Family Group:*
* Operations Group

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* Job Description:

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* ** Role Synopsis*
* Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment, including pipeline right-of-way, and gather or storage areas, including but not limited to excavating, repairing, coating and back filling pipelines, concrete work, painting, building erection, weed control, etc.

** Key Accountabilities*
* + Maintain, adjust, make minor repairs, and operate equipment (e.g., industrial wheeled tractors, water pumps, air compressors, expanders, coolers, test equipment, vehicles, etc.

+ Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings. (One Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, USFS, etc.)

+ Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties

+ Train and oversee company and third party personnel as required

+ Perform governmental compliance activities (DOT, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.)

+ Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.

+ Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.

+ Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.

+ Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, and Company tariff requirements.

+ Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.

+ Other duties as assigned.

** Essential Experience and Education*
* + A minimum of a High School Diploma or Equivalent

+ Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems, and other company software).

+ Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).

+ Knowledge of operating costs and best practices associated with the equipment in area of responsibility

+ Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs, and other diagrams.

+ Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high and low pressure systems

** Certifications, licenses, registrations:*
* + Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

+ May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties and applicable to the job classification.

+ Completion of any site specific technical training may be applicable

** Work Location*
* + George West

** Schedule*
* + 7/7

** Critical Role Demands:*
* Lifting Abilities:

+ Lift with 2 hands from floor to knuckles: 72 lbs x 2 (with 12 sec rest intervals between lifts)

+ Lift with 2 hands from floor to waist: 72 lbs x 2 (with 12 sec rest intervals between lifts)

+ Lift with 2 hands from floor to shoulders: 60 lbs x 2 (with 12 sec rest intervals between lifts)

+ Lift with 2 hands from floor to crown: 30 lbs x 2 (with 12 sec rest intervals between lifts)

Pushing and Pulling Abilities:

+ Push horizontally with hands placed between waist and mid-chest level to generate a peak force of 120 lbs with two hands x 3

+ Pull horizontally with hands placed between waist and mid-chest level to generate a peak force of 120 lbs with two hands x 3

Carrying Abilities:

+ Carry with 1 hand at self-selected height: 72 lbs for a distance of 50 feet x 2; self-paced and with a 60 second rest period between carry tests.

+ Carry at least 50 lbs. with one hand for a minimum distance of 50 feet

Stair / Ladder Climbing Abilities:

+ Stair Climb:
Climb up and down a total of 40 steps, self-paced

+ Ladder climb Test:
Climb up and down 14 rungs, self-paced.

Agilities:

+ Stooping and Twisting:
From standing, perform alternate toe touches x 3 to each side, self-paced but continuous. Test recipient should reach toward his/her toes on opposite side as far as possible but actual touching of toes not required

+ Kneeling:
From standing, kneel on one knee, return to full standing and then kneel on opposite knee. Repeat kneeling test x 3, each knee, self-paced but continuous

+ Sustained Squatting:
From standing, lower body into a functional squat position. Hold the squat position for 30 seconds and then stand.

+ Repetitive Squatting:
Repeat squats x 3 reps, self-paced, no…