Pipeline Inspector

Eastman; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman is seeking a Pipeline Inspector to operate, inspect, and maintain pipeline equipment in compliance with federal and state regulations. The role involves testing, pigging, and coordinating with control rooms and landowners, with periodic travel across the Mt Belvieu to Longview corridor.

The candidate should have a corrosion/inspection background, SCADA awareness, and familiarity with NDT tools, coatings, and regulatory requirements. A safety-focused, team-driven approach is essential.

Qualifications

• 2-year Associates degree in Corrosion Technology.
• Corrosion/code experience required or highly desirable.
• Familiarity with DOT 49 CFR 195 regulations recommended.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains, inspects pipeline equipment per regulatory requirements.
• Performs pipeline integrity tests (ILI, hydro, Direct Assessment).
• Travel to pipeline sites across Mt Belvieu to Longview as needed.
• Coordinate with landowners and control room operators.
• Maintain certifications and emergency response actions as required.

Skills

SCADA knowledge

DOT regulations familiarity

Reading technical drawings

Landowner coordination

Emergency response

Education

Associates degree in Corrosion Technology

Corrosion/code experience

Tools

SCADA systems

NDT (MT/PT/UT) Level II

Pipe locating equipment

Coatings inspection/repair tools

Job description

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com .

Responsibilities

Essential functions / Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Operates, maintains and inspects pumps, valves, pressure safety valves, instruments, Cathodic protection systems, control valves, remote terminal communication units, meters, flow computers and various other pipeline related equipment per federal and state regulatory agency requirements.
• Performs maintenance and inspection pigging on a prescribed schedule
• Works unusual schedules for both planned and unplanned projects and available for emergency call out situations.
• Open to travel with overnight stays periodically
• Performs pipeline tests (ILI, hydro, Direct Assessment et.) and associated procedures based on regulatory requirements outlined in the Operations Manual and the Pipeline Integrity Management Program.
• Travel to pipeline locations from Mt Belvieu to Longview by company assigned vehicle.
• Basic knowledge of GIS applications
• Basic knowledge with various NDT tools
• Works directly with or sometimes directs contractors on a variety of pipeline maintenance projects, inspections and operations to ensure procedures are followed and tasks are documented when required.
• Maintains communication as needed with feedstock suppliers, Tyler Terminal control room operators, and management.
• Maintains pipeline operator certifications and training as required by regulatory agencies.
• Initiates appropriate emergency response actions as necessary to control situations in the event of unusual situations such as leaks or non-emergencies including closing of valves and initiating contacts for assistance.
• Maintains good working relationships with outside firms contracted to maintain the pipelines and landowners along the right-of-way and communicates any related problems to management.
• Initiates repairs or provides recommendations to supervision on any operating or physical changes or work to be performed along the pipelines.
• Knowledge and support of SCADA, and Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Understand/follow written or verbal instructions/procedures
• Follow all safety, environmental, and company rules and policies

Qualifications

Required Experience and Skills

• Valid Texas Driver's License
• High school Diploma/GED

Strongly Preferred Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years working as a Pipeline Inspector or 5 years of pipeline operations experience
• Previous pipeline roles in operations, inspection, or Corrosion Technician
• Knowledge and support of SCADA
• Performing pipeline tasks (excavation, ILI, hydro, close interval survey etc.)
• Pipeline operating - including, maintaining and inspecting of pumps, valves, pressure safety valves, pigging, instrumentation, electrical control systems, cathodic protection systems, control valves, remote terminal communication units, meters, flow computers, and various other pipeline related equipment
• Familiar with DOT regulations Title 49 CFR 195 Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipelines
• Knowledge of 811 call process
• Using pipeline locater equipment
• Managing excavation projects on loaded and unloaded pipeline
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Corrosion and code experience – including NDT Level II certification, MT/PT/UT (thickness only) Level II certification
• 2-year Associates degree of Applied Science in the field of Corrosion Technology and 2 or more years corrosion and code experience
• AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance) Corrosion Technician/Technologist Certification or Cathodic Protection Certification (CP1 or CP2)
• Meeting with landowners and maintaining relationships
• Pipe inspection and repair with composite sleeves, bolt-on clamps, weld-on sleeves, and cut outs
• Inspecting, removing, and application of coating on pipe

Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.