Pipeline Technician – Field Ops & Safety (TX)

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

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.