Pipeline Technician

Kinetik; New Mexico; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetik is seeking a qualified individual to support midstream operations in New Mexico. The role focuses on pipeline operation, safety, and maintenance across gathering, compression, processing and water management activities in the Permian region.

Key duties include operating pipeline valves during pigging and emergencies, responding to locating calls, and collaborating with field personnel to ensure safe, efficient operation and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver license and safe driving record.
• Minimum of two years’ related experience, preferably in Midstream.
• Proficiency in PC skills and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate pipeline valves during pigging operations and during emergencies.
• Responds to NM / Texas 811 One Calls for locating pipelines and interfaces with third party contractors performing construction.
• Safely purge and pack pipeline segments to initiate pipeline operation. Monitor pipeline pressure to remain within safe operating parameters.
• Safely vent to atmosphere or flare contents of a pipeline segment to discontinue pipeline operation.
• Assist with internal corrosion prevention / mitigation activities as directed.
• Maintains professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities; enhances job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development.
• Supports the company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
• Performs responsibilities as directed within determined time frames with a high degree of efficiency.
• Work with Field Operations and Construction Personnel on new or special projects.

Skills

PC skills

Microsoft Office

X Map

Communication

Organization

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

X Map

Job description

Kinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, one of the fastest growing areas for oil and gas development in the world. We provide the gathering, compression, processing, transportation and water management services required to bring natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil to market and are dedicated to providing the best service and netback for our customers. We are driven to be best-in-class and committed to growing our existing assets in the Permian Basin through both greenfield and acquisition opportunities.

Kinetik employees have decades of experience in West Texas and provide all the important services our customers need to deliver gas and crude oil production to market, which include gathering, transportation, compression, processing and produced water management.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate pipeline valves during pigging operations and during emergencies.
• Responds to NM / Texas 811 One Calls for locating pipelines and interfaces with third party contractors performing construction.
• Safely purge and pack pipeline segments to initiate pipeline operation. Monitor pipeline pressure to remain within safe operating parameters.
• Safely vent to atmosphere or flare contents of a pipeline segment to discontinue pipeline operation.
• Assist with internal corrosion prevention / mitigation activities as directed.
• Maintains professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities; enhances job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development.
• Supports the company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
• Performs responsibilities as directed within determined time frames with a high degree of efficiency.
• Work with Field Operations and Construction Personnel on new or special projects.

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
• Minimum of two years’ related experience, preferably in Midstream
• Proficiency in PC skills and applications, including Microsoft Office products (required) and X Map (preferred).
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Must be able to work without direct supervision and have excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work safely and adhere to all federal, state and company policies and procedures governing safe work practices.
• Good communicator, work planner with excellent work ethics and good background in computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
• Must be able to work outdoors in extreme weather with exposure to elements.
• Driving, walking, standing frequently Be able to meet the following physical requirements:
• Climb stairs and ladders, climb over objects or structures be able to jump a few feet horizontally and vertically, squat, twist, lift, stoop, crawl, and be able to walk at speed as great as 4½ miles per hour.
• Capable of safely evacuating facilities; having no physical condition which might impede escape (or escape by others) from a location.
• Have the ability to adapt to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., extreme cold, heat, and humidity)
• Able to work extended hours as needed.
• Available outside of normal working hours as needed for business necessity.
• Must be able to lift to 32 pounds at times in a safe manner.
• Live within a 150-mile radius of company facilities.

Kinetik is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.