Pipeline Technician Trainee with CDL

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunoco LP in Kentucky seeks a maintenance technician to support pipeline and terminal assets under supervision, assisting welders, maintaining tools, and keeping a clean work environment.

The role requires 1 year of experience preferred, a CDL is required or obtainable, and the ability to travel 80% in all weather conditions. Safety, teamwork and reliability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience preferred.
• CDL required or ability to obtain CDL.
• Ability to safely use hand/power tools for pipeline, facility and pump maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance, construction and repair of pipeline and terminal assets.
• Support welders and maintain tools and equipment.
• Locate, probe, and mark underground utilities and pipelines.
• Respond to emergencies to limit environmental and business impact.

Skills

CDL

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Grinders

Welding machines

Job description

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 47 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico. The Partnership's midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 9,500 miles of pipeline and over 100 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership's fuel distribution operations, which serve approximately 10,000 convenience stores, independent dealers, commercial customers, and distributors.

At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.

Summary:

Under close supervision, performs duties as outlined by the supervisor/manager of maintenance related to the maintenance, construction and repair of company pipeline and terminal assets. Supports welders by maintaining and operating tools and equipment associated with pipeline maintenance and repair and ensures a clean and organized work environment.

• Assists with all facets of safe excavation practices per established company policies and OSHA requirements.
• Safely locate, probe, and mark the location of underground utilities and pipelines.
• Acts as a spotter during mechanical excavation of pipeline.
• Responds to high priority and emergency situations to limit the impact to the environment, community and business objectives.
• Acts as a fire watch during hot work activities.
• Provides welder helper duties during pipe fabrication, pipe cutouts and repairs.
• Operates tools and equipment including beveling machines, grinders, torches, hoists, welding machines, etc.
• Applies joint and pipe coating to pipeline assets prior to backfilling.
• Assists during hydrostatic testing activities.
• Performs periodic and routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

High school diploma or GED preferred

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience is preferred.
• A CDL is required or the ability to obtain a CDL is required.
• Ability to safely use the required hand/power tools necessary to complete all tasks associated with pipeline, facility and pump station maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions and seasons.
• Travel for extended periods of time is required (80% travel).
• Willingness to respond to emergency situations on a 24 hour/365 day per year basis.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently with instructions and/or in a team environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Climbing at least 60 feet on stairs at least a few times per week.
• Climbing at least 7 to 11 feet on ladders or scaffolding at least a few times per month.
• Lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs. at least a few times a week, with the expectations that an employee can lift up to 100 lbs. with assistance, when needed.
• Carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs. for up to 50 feet on a weekly basis.
• Walking 100 yards or more over 10 times throughout the day, with the expectations that employees could walk regularly up to 300 yards at a time for a total of 2 miles or more during a shift.
• Walking on steep inclines for up to 15 minutes at a time.
• Working in a crouching position several times per day for up to an hour at a time.
• Bending and stooping several times per day for up to 30 minutes at a time.
• Bending and twisting for up to 30 minutes at a time, including manually digging with shovels.
• Standing in one place for up to an hour at a time.
• Sitting for up to two hours at a time.
• Ability to wear all appropriate personal protection equipment, such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, flame-resistant clothing, hearing protection, respirator/breathing apparatus, and/or fall protection, as required by the job activities.
• Ability to use or operate the hand tools, power tools, precision tools, measurement devices and other tools or equipment required by the job activities.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Sunoco is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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