Maintenance Technician Trainee: Pipeline & Field Ops

Sunoco LP; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunoco LP is seeking a generally oriented labor position focused on pipeline maintenance. This entry-level role requires safety awareness, basic experience in the petroleum transport field, and the ability to travel overnight.

You will support maintenance crews, operate light vehicles, and perform inspections under supervision. The candidate should have a high school diploma, English communication skills, and a valid driver's license with DOT readiness.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in the petroleum transportation industry or related.
• Verbal and written English communication skills.
• Well organized, self motivated and safety oriented.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a team environment.
• Able to accommodate overnight travel.
• Have and maintain a valid drivers license, pass DOT physical and background check.
• Possess ability and desire to grow with the position.
• Ability to operate facility systems including computer systems and calculators, radios, cellular phones GPS Units.
• Familiarity with Fuel sampling and measurement hardware including gauging hardware, thermometers and hydrometers. Hand tools including wrenches, screwdriver, saws, cutters, sand blasters, hammers, pliers, shovels, painting hardware.
• Familiarity with explosion meter, oxygen meter, toxin gas tester, personal flotation device, and respirator.

Responsibilities

• Perform all job functions safely while complying with safety rules, procedures and policies.
• Perform pipeline right-of-way activities, such as pipeline locates, respond to State One Call notifications, read pipeline alignment sheets, communicating with landowners, contractors and other agencies.
• Perform routine facility inspections, housekeeping and equipment maintenance.
• Assist pipeline specialist and maintenance crews on local projects.
• Operate and maintain light duty vehicles, hand tools and power equipment.
• Support pipeline activities as described in the standard operation manual.
• Assist in emergency response activities as required.
• Use of computers and windows based applications required to accomplish day-to-day activities, i.e., e-mail, spreadsheets, and other.
• Maintain communications via both voice and electronic transmissions with off site pipeline companies, oil spill vendors, Sunoco field locations, Customers and vendors.
• Participate in and successfully complete all required personal training including written and computer based testing to validate competency and be able to successfully pass random DOT drug screens.

Skills

English comms

Safety minded

Team player

Independent work

Overnight travel

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sunoco LP is seeking a generally oriented labor position focused on pipeline maintenance. This entry-level role requires safety awareness, basic experience in the petroleum transport field, and the ability to travel overnight.

You will support maintenance crews, operate light vehicles, and perform inspections under supervision. The candidate should have a high school diploma, English communication skills, and a valid driver's license with DOT readiness.