Line Locator

Standard Safety and Supply; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Safety and Supply is seeking a Pipeline Locator to help maintain and protect our assets across assigned coverage areas while strictly following safety and environmental procedures.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of line locating experience and a high school diploma; an associate degree in natural gas or a related field is preferred. The position involves reading drawings, responding to one calls, and traveling up to 80% to various worksites in Odessa, TX.

Qualifications

• Experience reading drawings, schematics and P&ID drawings.
• Ability to follow state laws and company procedures.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% and work varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Obtain OQ qualifications to mark underground facilities and process one call tickets.
• Conduct line patrols, respond to one calls, witness line crossings and excavations.
• Read and utilize drawings, schematics, alignment sheets and P&ID drawings.
• Support on-call requirements and maintain compliance records.
• Assist in maintenance activities in ROW, meter stations and future facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Line locating

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in natural gas or related field

Job description

Description

A Pipeline Locator is responsible for maintaining and protecting their area of coverage of company assets while following corporate policies and insuring that safe work and environmental procedures are followed. The Pipeline Locator is a key component in ensuring that the area of coverage is operating safely and with maximum efficiency.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Obtain OQ qualifications to mark underground facilities and process one call tickets in adherence to state laws, and company procedures.
• Conduct line patrols, respond to one calls, and witness line crossings and excavations.
• Read and utilize drawings, schematics, alignment sheets and P&ID drawings.
• Support call out/on call requirements.
• Maintain compliance records and documentation to meet state and federal requirements as well as company procedures.
• Assist in maintenance activities in the ROW, meter station, and future compressor stations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year line locating experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associated degree in natural gas or related field preferred

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Driving, walking, and standing frequently
• Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions and some heavy lifting
• Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment
• Occasional overnight travel may be required
• Working extended hours required in emergencies, on projects, or outages.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, type, carry up to 40 lbs, pushing and bending. May be required to occasionally work at heights and in confined space.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full-time position. Willing to work different shifts and travel up to 80% of the time.

Travel

Travel to various worksites is required.

AAP/EEO Statement

L&C Safety Inc dba Standard Safety & Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.