Pipeline Technician

This position will repair and maintain pipelines, 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:

Inspect, maintain, and operate facilities including pipelines, valves, filters, pumps, gas compressors, storage tanks, and pump station equipment in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with the Partnership's procedures and regulatory requirements

Conduct Damage Prevention activities including pipeline patrols, one-calls, locating and marking pipelines, and inspecting line crossings, excavations, and other activities affecting the pipeline

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 and contractors

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

Provide on-call support for areas of responsibility on a rotating basis

Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures

Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)

Required Education:

High school diploma or GED

Required Qualifications:

Valid driver's license with demonstrated safe driving record

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

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

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 call-outs to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays

Reliable attendance at work

Occasional overnight travel may be required

Nesco Resource is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics with respect to employment opportunities.