Pipeline Technician - On-Call Maintenance

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.; Carlsbad, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match + profit sharing

Comprehensive benefits

PTO and career opportunities

Job summary

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. seeks a field technician to repair and maintain pipelines, equipment, and related facilities. The role supports safe operations and regulatory compliance across gas and liquid systems.

You will inspect facilities, coordinate with contractors, perform safety procedures, and participate in damage prevention activities, ensuring reliable operation and incident prevention in a challenging field environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license with demonstrated safe driving record.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively in a group.
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work independently and exercise good judgement.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and operate facilities including pipelines, valves, filters, pumps, gas compressors, storage tanks, and pump station equipment in a reliable and efficient manner.
• Conduct Damage Prevention activities including pipeline patrols, one-calls, locating and marking pipelines, and inspecting line crossings, excavations, and other activities affecting the pipeline.
• Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform required tasks, and complete associated documentation (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.).
• Plan, organize, and prioritize assigned responsibilities and coordinate work with employees and contractors.
• Coordinate and communicate with outside parties including landowners, public agencies, contractors, utilities, and other pipeline operators.
• Actively participate and provide leadership in safety programs and initiatives and follow policies and procedures.
• Provide on-call support for areas of responsibility on a rotating basis.
• Comply with partnership safety policies and procedures.
• Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO).

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Self-starter; independent

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. seeks a field technician to repair and maintain pipelines, equipment, and related facilities. The role supports safe operations and regulatory compliance across gas and liquid systems.

You will inspect facilities, coordinate with contractors, perform safety procedures, and participate in damage prevention activities, ensuring reliable operation and incident prevention in a challenging field environment.