Pipeline Inspector

Eastman Chemical Co.; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman Industrial Supply, Inc. is seeking an experienced Pipeline Inspector in Texas to operate and inspect critical pipeline assets, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role involves pigging, testing, and coordinating with contractors across sites from Mt Belvieu to Longview. Candidates should have a TX driver’s license, a high school diploma, and prefer 3+ years in inspection or 5+ years in operations, with SCADA and basic GIS/NDT knowledge.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas Driver's License is required.
• High school Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: 3+ years as Pipeline Inspector or 5+ years in pipeline operations.
• NDT Level II certification (MT/PT/UT) is a plus.
• Experience with DOT regulations 49 CFR 195.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains and inspects pumps, valves, and related equipment per regulations.
• Performs pipeline pigging maintenance and inspections on schedule.
• Works on various projects with occasional travel and emergency call out.
• Performs pipeline tests (ILI, hydro, Direct Assessment) per manual requirements.
• Travels to pipeline sites from Mt Belvieu to Longview in company vehicle.
• Maintains communication with feedstock suppliers and control room operators.
• Maintains pipeline operator certifications and training as required.
• Initiates emergency response actions for leaks or non-emergency events.
• Has working knowledge of SCADA and Microsoft Office.
• Interacts with contractors and landowners to ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Driver's license (TX)

SCADA knowledge

GIS basics

Reading/interpreting technical drawin"

Safety compliance

Landowner relations

Education

High school Diploma/GED

2-year AS in Corrosion Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel

Job description

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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
• 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
• 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.