Petroleum Heavy Maintenance Technician

OWL Services; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) match

Health insurance

Job summary

OWL Services in Durham, NC, is seeking a Petroleum Heavy Technician to lead underground storage tank (UST) and aboveground storage tank (AST) projects, including piping and related equipment. This is a hands-on field leadership role requiring travel and overnight stays.

The successful candidate will read plans, interpret elevations and grades, supervise crews, ensure safety and compliance with OSHA, and deliver projects on time and to spec.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in petroleum construction or related field.
• Experience installing USTs and ASTs.
• Ability to read construction plans and site layouts.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation of USTs, ASTs, and fuel piping.
• Supervise field crews and ensure safety.
• Read drawings and verify elevations and grades.
• Coordinate with PMs, GC, inspectors and other trades.
• Perform excavation, tank setting, piping, backfilling and concrete prep.
• Install fiberglass and dual-wall piping and dispensers.
• Maintain a clean, safe jobsite and complete daily reports.
• Travel frequently, including overnight assignments.

Skills

Field leadership

Plan interpretation

Travel readiness

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

Who We Are

OWL Services is the premier sales, installation, program management and service provider to retail, commercial, fleet, aviation and marine, and emergency power generation companies across the U.S. With 33 offices and distribution centers and more than 1,400 field service professionals, OWL delivers on a service platform that includes construction, compliance and testing, maintenance and repair, modernization and re-imaging, and EV charging solutions to keep businesses and people moving 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. OWL Services’ companies have received numerous awards over the years for exemplary customer service. Most recently it was the recipient of EVgo’s Deployment Excellence Award in its first-ever class of awardees in the National EV Charging Recognition Program.

Position Summary

The Petroleum Heavy Technician is responsible for leading and performing petroleum construction activities associated with the installation, replacement, and modification of underground storage tanks (USTs), aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), fuel piping systems, and related petroleum equipment. This is a hands-on field leadership position. The successful candidate will have strong experience in petroleum construction, the ability to read and interpret construction plans, understand elevations and grades, and effectively lead field crews to complete projects safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications. The position requires frequent travel and overnight/out-of-town work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and perform the installation of USTs, ASTs, fuel piping, and associated petroleum equipment.
• Supervise and direct field crews during petroleum construction activities.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, plans, specifications, and details.
• Understand and verify elevations, grades, slopes, tank elevations, piping grades, and site layouts.
• Coordinate daily construction activities with project managers, general contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, and other trades.
• Ensure work is performed according to approved plans, specifications, manufacturer requirements, and company standards.
• Perform excavation, tank setting, piping installation, backfilling, concrete preparation, and other petroleum construction activities.
• Install and work with fiberglass, double-wall, and flexible fuel piping systems.
• Assist with the installation of tank sumps, spill containment, drop tubes, vent piping, dispenser equipment, and related petroleum components.
• Operate and work around construction equipment and tools as required.
• Identify field conditions that may impact the project and communicate issues to the Project Manager.
• Verify that materials and equipment are available and properly installed before proceeding with work.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite.
• Complete required daily documentation, including quantities, progress, material usage, and jobsite conditions.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with OSHA requirements and company safety policies.
• Stop work and immediately report unsafe conditions or activities when necessary.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving field installation issues.
• Train and mentor less-experienced technicians and crew members.
• Represent the company professionally when interacting with customers, general contractors, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.
• Travel to project locations throughout the assigned region and other areas as required.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in petroleum construction, fuel system installation, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience installing both USTs and ASTs.
• Strong experience installing and working with petroleum piping systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, civil drawings, site plans, and equipment details.
• Strong understanding of elevations, grades, slopes, and piping elevations.
• Ability to understand project layouts and translate plans into field installation.
• Previous experience leading or supervising construction crews.
• Ability to operate or work around excavation and construction equipment.
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices and construction site safety.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to travel regularly and work overnight/out of town as required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding construction work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Petroleum industry certifications or manufacturer training.
• Experience with fuel piping systems such as OPW FlexWorks, UPP, NUPI or similar systems.
• Experience with Xerxes, Containment Solutions, or other UST/AST manufacturers.
• Experience with petroleum dispensers, tank sumps, spill containment, vent systems, and drop systems.
• Experience working on retail fueling facilities, convenience stores, fleet fueling facilities, or similar petroleum projects.
• Previous experience working with general contractors and commercial construction projects.
• OSHA or other applicable safety certifications.

Skills And Attributes

• Strong field leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the field.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to identify problems before they become costly issues.
• Ability to read plans and understand how the work should be laid out in the field.
• Dependable and willing to travel.
• Professional attitude when working with customers, contractors, and coworkers.
• Ability to effectively manage changing field conditions and project priorities.
• Safety-minded with a commitment to doing the job correctly and safely.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull construction materials and equipment.
• Ability to climb, bend, kneel, crawl, and work in and around excavations.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods.
• Ability to work around heavy equipment, construction materials, and petroleum systems.
• Ability to perform physical construction activities as required.

Travel Requirements

This position requires frequent travel, including overnight and out-of-town assignments. The Petroleum Heavy Technician must be willing and able to travel to project locations as needed and remain on-site for the duration of assigned work.

Position Expectations

The Petroleum Heavy Technician is expected to be a working leader who can take ownership of the field installation process, lead a crew effectively, understand the project plans, identify potential problems, and ensure the work is completed safely, correctly, and efficiently.

Compensation And Benefits

• PTO
• 401(k) match
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance