Field Lead, Pipeline & Valve Integrity

Audubon Companies; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies seeks an experienced Project Field Representative to oversee valve repair and pipeline integrity activities across Long Beach, CA. You will coordinate contractors and stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient work per plans and client requirements.

The role requires at least five years in pipeline/terminal projects, strong field coordination, and the ability to read drawings, with a focus on safety and documentation. Travel between project locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in pipeline, terminal, construction, or pipeline integrity projects.
• Experience overseeing valve repairs, pipeline maintenance, integrity digs, or related field activities.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and repair procedures.
• Strong understanding of field coordination, construction sequencing, and quality documentation.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple activities across project locations.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass required site-specific safety and client training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee valve repair and pipeline integrity activities at terminals and pipeline facilities.
• Coordinate daily field activities with contractors, operations personnel, and the project management team.
• Monitor construction progress, schedule, quality, and workforce performance.
• Review work plans, drawings, specifications, inspection reports, and repair documentation.
• Confirm that repairs are performed in accordance with approved procedures and applicable requirements.
• Coordinate excavation, valve replacement or repair, welding, testing, coating, backfill, and restoration activities.
• Support pipeline integrity digs and related repair work.
• Track field changes, delays, materials, manpower, equipment, and outstanding issues.
• Prepare daily field reports, progress updates, photographs, and other project documentation.
• Identify safety, quality, and schedule concerns and communicate them promptly.
• Participate in jobsite meetings, pre-task planning, and coordination meetings.
• Verify completion of punch-list items and support final turnover documentation.
• Travel between project locations as required.

Skills

Field coordination

Read drawings

Communication

Independent work

Driver's license

Safety training

Education

Relevant certifications

Job description

Audubon Companies seeks an experienced Project Field Representative to oversee valve repair and pipeline integrity activities across Long Beach, CA. You will coordinate contractors and stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient work per plans and client requirements.

The role requires at least five years in pipeline/terminal projects, strong field coordination, and the ability to read drawings, with a focus on safety and documentation. Travel between project locations is expected.