Pipeline Technician

WhiteWater Midstream, LLC.; Sealy (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

employer matched 401(k)

medical

dental

vision

basic life and AD&D insurances

other benefit offerings

Job summary

WhiteWater Midstream, LLC. seeks an experienced operations and maintenance professional for its Sealy, Texas operations. The role involves running engines, maintaining meters and compressors, performing pipeline pigging, and coordinating field maintenance with contractors.

Travel nights/weeks may be required; strong safety practices are a must. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, 5+ years of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet company insurability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Start, stop and operate engines to maintain designated operating parameters.
• Ensure cost-effective performance of all engines and equipment.
• Conduct pipeline pigging and install, repair, maintain valves, pipe, pipeline and appurtenances.
• Coordinate maintenance of facilities and equipment, including ROW, coating, back filling, concrete work, painting, etc.
• Operate, maintain and repair equipment (tractors, trucks, pumps, air compressors).
• Oversee construction and maintenance by third parties, inspect one-call tickets.
• Perform governmental compliance activities (line patrols, crossings, valve inspections).
• Assist with cash flow management, cost monitoring and budgeting for O&M.
• Develop O&M procedures and site-specific work plans.
• Follow company standards and complete documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

PI&D diagrams

Job description

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of pipeline, measurement, gas quality, compressors and related field operations. The facilities include gas transmission pipeline with associated receipt and delivery meter stations in the Sealy, TX area and may include the following: reciprocating compressor units, ultrasonic gas meters, gas chromatographs, H2S analyzers, O2 Analyzers, control valves, overpressure protection, SCADA communications and other associated pumps, valves, seals and other related equipment) and approximately 50 miles of pipeline.

Job Responsibilities

• Start, stop and operate engines to maintain designated operating parameters.
• Ensure the cost effective and efficient performance of all engines and associated equipment.
• Conduct pipeline pigging and install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, pipeline and appurtenances.
• Coordinate maintenance of all facilities and equipment, including pipeline right-of-way, excavation coating and back filling pipelines, concrete work, painting, building erection, etc.
• Operate, maintain and repair equipment (e.g., wheeled tractors, pick-up trucks, water pumps, air compressors, coolers).
• Oversee construction and maintenance by third parties including inspection of one-call tickets.
• Perform governmental compliance activities, such as line patrol, road and railroad crossing inspections, and valve inspections.
• Assist with cash flow management, cost monitoring and control and assist with planning and forecasting of the districts Capital and O&M budgets
• Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, and Company tariff requirements and complete all applicable documentation and record keeping
• Perform all related gas measurement calibrations and maintenance for ultrasonic meters, EFM gas chromatograph, H2S analyzer, H2O Analyzer, O2 Analyzer and PLCs.
• Communicate status updates, issues and pipeline and maintenance activity to appropriate personneland represent the Company when communicating with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings. (One-Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, etc.)
• Occasional travel including nights and weekends, as needed
• Perform duties of relief pipeline controller, as needed
• Other duties as required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent
• At least 5 years of related experience
• Must possess valid driver’s license and meet company insurability requirements
• May be required to possess a commercial driver’s license, drive a company commercial vehicle and comply with all commercial vehicle regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, various operating systems and perform basic math skills
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays and respond to call outs and emergencies
• Knowledge of reading and interpreting blueprints, PI&D's and other diagrams.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquid, and high/low pressure systems and follow Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines
• Ability to work in changing climate conditions
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluency in English is required
• Must be able to lift, push and pull a minimum of 75 lbs. and be able to work in tight spaces, climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, walkways, etc.
• Depending upon the location and workload, travel will be required
• Willing to live within approximately 50 miles of Sealy, TX.

Benefits

This position is Full-Time located in Sealy, TX.

• employer matched 401(k)
• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life and AD&D insurances
• other benefit offerings

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