Pipeline Operator II

RigUp; Kenedy (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RigUp is seeking a Pipeline Operations Technician in Kenedy, TX, to lead contract crews, troubleshoot pipeline systems, and ensure safety and environmental compliance.

The role involves reading P&IDs and flow diagrams, coordinating with engineering staff, and responding to emergencies as needed. 60–80% travel across asset locations is anticipated. 5 days on, 2 days off schedule, with on-site work.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years oilfield experience.
• Experience reading P&IDs and flow diagrams.
• Able to travel 60–80% to asset locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear communication, teamwork, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Plan and prioritize assigned responsibilities and work.
• Be on-call for emergency situations.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, process flow diagrams, schematics, and alignment sheets.
• Provide field-based leadership of contract crews.
• Follow procedures and safety policies.
• Solve problems with engineering staff and leadership.
• Generate field reports in a timely manner.
• Participate in safety and team meetings.
• Perform pipeline flow troubleshooting tasks.
• Operate mobile pump equipment and pipeline cleanouts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in engineering/technical field

Job description

Our Vision: RigUp is where the best workers power the world's most successful projects. We are united by a common mission: to deliver services and technology that fundamentally change how skilled workers and the businesses they serve get hard work done.

Job Description:

The Pipeline Operations Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of pipeline systems and associated equipment. This position requires a self-motivated and safety-driven individual with strong leadership skills who can provide clear communication, teamwork, safety and environmental focus, and compliance with established policies and procedures. The role involves field-based leadership of contract crews and the ability to respond to emergency situations as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clear communication, teamwork, safety and environmental focus, and compliance with established policies and procedures
• Plan, organize, and prioritize assigned responsibilities and work
• Available to respond (on-call) to emergency situations if any arise
• Read, interpret, and utilize P&IDs, process flow diagrams, schematics, and alignment sheets
• Provide strong, field-based leadership of contract crews
• Follow all procedures provided and adhere to all safety and environmental policies
• Apply problem solving and troubleshooting skills; work technical issues with engineering staff and leadership
• Generate field reports and information in an organized and timely manner for analysis
• Actively participate in all safety and Team operations meetings
• Perform intermediate pipeline flow troubleshooting tasks
• Operate mobile pump equipment and perform pipeline cleanouts

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience:

• Intermediate level, typically 3-5 years of oilfield experience, with pipeline pigging experience using pig valve, and conventional launchers and receivers configuration
• Intermediate understanding of mobile pump equipment and pipeline cleanouts
• Intermediate understanding of the flow process and how it affects the pipeline network and associated operational facilities

Technical Skills:

• Ability to read, interpret, and utilize P&IDs, process flow diagrams, schematics, and alignment sheets
• Ability to perform intermediate pipeline flow troubleshooting tasks

Leadership and Professional Skills:

• Strong leadership skills
• Self-motivated and safety driven
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work technical issues with engineering staff and leadership
• Clear communication and teamwork abilities

Requirements:

• Must have valid driver's license
• 60-80% travel to locations throughout the asset assigned
• Willing and able to perform physical requirements of the position including but not limited to working in tight spaces, walking up and down stairs and ladders, negotiating uneven surfaces, and carrying up to 50 pounds (with or without reasonable accommodation)

Preferred:

• Associate's degree in engineering or another technical field

Location: Kenedy, Texas

Schedule: 5 Days On/2 Days Off (8Hr Days)