Pipeline Technician

Olin Chemicals; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Olin Chemicals is seeking a Pipeline Technician to maintain and operate pipeline systems in Freeport, TX. You will perform field inspections and ensure compliance with safety and government standards across interplant corridors and OSBL areas.

Responsibilities include lockout/tagout, SHS permits, working with contractors, and incident reporting. This role requires DOT knowledge, TWIC, and a valid driver’s license, with on-call readiness for urgent tasks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of pipeline experience in ILI including pigging and hydro-testing.
• Experience with Safe Work Permitting and energy isolation.
• TWIC and valid US driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections during the job.
• Ensure follow-up of deficiencies per standards.
• Accountable for Lockout/Tagout and Safe Work Permit activities.
• Assist 3rd Party contractors in obtaining permits to work.
• Follow Operating Discipline procedures to ensure safe operation.
• Report incidents per emergency procedures.
• Inform personnel of hazards, rules, and spill plans.
• Safeguard pipelines during third-party excavation activities.
• Verify equipment is safe before turnover to contractors.
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs on pipelines.
• Serve as first line of defense during damage prevention.
• Respond to Texas One Call and monitor 3rd Party activity.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis as required.
• Coordinate with staff to implement corrective actions.

Skills

ILI Pigging

Hydro-testing

Safe Work Permitting

Isolation of Energy Sources

DOT Regulations knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

SAP

Job description

Title: Pipeline TechnicianLocation: Freeport, TexasSalary: $90,000-$108,000Schedule: 4-10'sFocus: The Pipeline Technician is responsible for assuring the operation and maintenance of pipeline systems in the pipeline corridors and OSBL pipe racks and areas for Olin Pipeline Services in Freeport, TX. The areas of responsibility for this job include the interplant corridors between Plants A, B, Oyster Creek, Stratton Ridge, as well as pipelines and racks within the fence lines considered OSBL.

Pipeline Technician Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct field inspections during the job.
• Ensure follow-up of all Olin-related deficiencies noted on the field inspections requiring compliance with all government and Olin standards.
• Accountable for Lockout/Tagout and Safe Work Permit activities.
• Aid 3rd Party contractor in getting necessary permits and other rights to work within Olin.
• Follow Operating Discipline principles, procedures, and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned pipeline areas.
• Report any incidents as per Olin Emergency procedures.
• Ensure that personnel working in affected areas are properly informed of Olin's rules, specific hazards, emergency procedures, and spill containment plans.
• Safeguard Olin's and other companies' pipelines during third-party excavation activities.
• Verify that all pipeline equipment is rendered safe before being turned over to contractors for work.
• Perform pipeline equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines.
• Act as first line of defense for Olin during damage prevention efforts.
• Respond to Texas Once Calls and monitor 3rd Party activities impacting Olin owned assets.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis, as required.
• Work closely with Olin Pipeline Services and 3rd Party contractor technical staff in identifying issues, and implementing corrective actions, for the pipelines within Olin Pipeline Services asset boundaries including TXDOT & Velasco Drainage District (VDD).

Pipeline Technician Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of demonstratable Pipeline experience in ILI including Pigging and Hydro-testing.
• Experience in Safe Work Permitting and Isolation of Energy Sources.
• Excavation Competent Person Qualification.
• Must be available for call-outs and on-call duty.
• Prior experience working inside Olin Texas Operations, preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of Title 49 CFR Parts 192, 194, 195 & 199, preferred.
• Good working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and possess a valid US Driver's license.
• This position is subject to applicable U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and requires successful completion of all required DOT drug and alcohol screening and qualification requirements.
• This position requires the ability to climb ladders and stairs, stand and walk for extended periods of time, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, use of various types of PPE, and may require working in confined spaces.

An All-In Investment in Your Future As a global leader in both chemical manufacturing and ammunition, Olin empowers over 8,000 individuals to make an impact both at work and in our surrounding communities. View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package.*Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.