Pipeline Field Technician: Ops, Maintenance & Compliance

NV Energy; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NV Energy is seeking a technically skilled technician to operate and maintain a pipeline system with expertise in compliance, controls, corrosion, measurement, or pipeline operations. The role requires an associate's degree in instrumentation electronics or equivalent experience and the ability to perform operator qualification tasks within six months.

Ideal candidates will have three years of related experience or more, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operator qualification responsibilities and ability to perform OQ skills for call out duties within six months of hire.
• Associate's degree in instrumentation electronics or equivalent experience is required.
• Three years of related, progressive work experience if no associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day operation and maintenance of the pipeline system and related facilities.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair cathodic protection systems and gas measurement equipment.
• Handle facility encroachment activities including pipeline location, excavation, and inspection from one-call or direct calls.
• Provide public education and interface with support, agencies, and contractors as needed.

Skills

Operator qualification

Reading manuals

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

Associate's degree in instrumentation electronics

Tools

Fluke test equipment

Mesa tablet

RMLD methane survey

Cathodic protection data tools

Job description

NV Energy is seeking a technically skilled technician to operate and maintain a pipeline system with expertise in compliance, controls, corrosion, measurement, or pipeline operations. The role requires an associate's degree in instrumentation electronics or equivalent experience and the ability to perform operator qualification tasks within six months.

Ideal candidates will have three years of related experience or more, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and proficiency with