Technician (Associate, Level I) – Colonial Pipeline
Responsibilities
- Installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems.
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings and manuals.
- Supporting emergency response efforts and maintaining related equipment.
- Managing parts requisitions and assisting with budget tracking.
- Completing documentation for DOT compliance and internal reporting.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) from an accredited educational institution.
- Ideally, 1+ years of industrial related experience in a technical or operations (mechanical or electrical) field.
- Valid Driver’s License and the ability to travel to locations as required.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including holidays and weekends, and to respond to call‑outs and occasional overtime.
- Ability to complete NexTech Skill Sets I and II.
- Mechanical aptitude and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to think critically and make sound decisions.
- Commitment to consistently adhere to policies and procedures and to demonstrate the company’s core values.
- Self‑motivated and eager for growth.
- Preferred: Apprenticeship completed or an Associate or technical degree; 3+ years of industrial field operations experience; 1+ years as a pipeline technician; HAZWOPER training; forklift licensing; other state licenses.
DOT Covered
This is a Department of Transportation (DOT) covered job and is subject to all applicable regulatory requirements, including drug and alcohol testing as required under 49 CFR Part 199.
Physical Requirements & Work Conditions
- Work indoors and outdoors, all hours and all weather conditions, near refined petroleum products and heavy equipment.
- Physical mobility to sit, stand, reach, pull, push, and bend.
- Lift up to 75 lbs unassisted.
- Work in non‑permit required confined spaces.
- Communicate verbally by two‑way radio.
- Traverse uneven terrain.
- Operate various tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Climb tank steps up to 60 ft and vertical ladders to valve platforms.
- Work from valve platforms and tanks to 60‑foot heights.
- Normal visual acuity; if corrected, vision must be 20/40 or better.
- Distinguish colors, especially red, green, white, and black, for control panels and product analysis.
- Detect the presence of petroleum products by smell.
Compensation & Benefits
Base compensation range: $68,726.75 – $127,333.75. Total rewards also include benefits and other compensation elements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colonial Pipeline is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by federal, state or local law.