Pipeliner II

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC); Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Plains is seeking a Pipeliner II to perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on designated pipeline assets in a field-based environment. The role requires working with minimal supervision and frequent outdoor exposure under extreme heat or cold, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

This position involves supporting pipeline construction and maintenance tasks, operating power tools, and assisting with on-call emergency responses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read and interpret pipeline maps, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance on stations, pipelines, and terminals.
• Support pipeline construction and maintenance activities.
• Inspect, repair, and replace pipeline components as directed.
• Assist with ILI tools installation, tracking, and extraction.
• Relieve Pipeline or Terminal Operators as needed.
• Locate and mark pipelines and respond to on-call requests.
• Comply with Plains safety policies and procedures and participate in safety training.

Skills

Power tools

English literacy

Teamwork

Reading maps/ drawings

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Word

Job description

Job Type: Regular Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We’re on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments. The Pipeliner II role is responsible to perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on specified pipeline assets with minimal supervision, and will assist in other areas of pipeline operations depending upon experience level. This is a field‑based role with frequent work in open environments with extremes of heat and cold, often in proximity to high voltage and/or chemicals, which requires safety accommodations such as protective clothing and equipment. This role is subject to callouts for work associated with Plains field operations and/or emergency response.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performance of all Pipeliner I responsibilities and work tasks with minimal supervision.
• Performs routine and non-routine maintenance, upkeep, and cleaning of station, pipeline, and terminal facilities.
• Performs duties related to pipeline construction and maintenance.
• Cleans and maintains pipeline rights‑of‑way.
• Conducts repairs including ILI verification digs, pipeline change outs, re‑coats, etc.
• Assists in pipeline tank blinding.
• Installs and removes pipeline pigs regularly.
• Assists in ILI smart tool installation, tracking and extraction.
• Acts as relief for Pipeline or Terminal Operators as requested.
• Locates and marks pipelines with locator and responds to “one call” system.
• Cooperates with operations personnel during DOT required inspections.
• Complies with all job‑related Plains safety policies and procedures.
• Assists in pipeline construction and maintenance.
• Demonstrates safe work practices following Plains’ safety policies and procedures.
• Assists in 24/7 Emergency Response.
• Performs Lock‑Out‑Tag‑Out procedures.
• Assists with any other pipeline related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant work experience at the prior level.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to read and interpret pipeline maps, technical drawings, and technical schematics.
• Ability to work in a team‑based work environment, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in power tool operation – i.e., compressors, power sprayers/tools.
• Must have basic computer skills: Excel, Microsoft Office, Word, etc.
• Must be familiar with PHMSA and OSHA regulations.
• Must have an outstanding safety record.
• Ability to successfully complete company Haz‑Mat training, required DOT operator qualifications to perform pipeline mechanical operations, and mandatory safety training.
• Ability to work in moderate to heavy physically demanding working conditions, including working outdoors in an open environment with extremes of heat and cold.

Qualifications:

• Valid US drivers’ license with a clean abstract.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre‑employment screening.
• This position is not eligible for employment‑based visa sponsorship.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment.

Benefits:

• Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top‑tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy.
• We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders, and we also respect our employees’ need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [e-mail].

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We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Core Values:

• Safety and Environmental Stewardship: We conduct our business in a manner that is safe for our employees, business partners, communities and the environment.
• Ownership and Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and are accountable to each other and our stakeholders, including the communities where we live and work.
• Respect, Fairness, and Inclusion: We treat each other with respect and fairness, and are committed to an inclusive workplace.
• Ethics and Integrity: We do the right thing, obey the law and act with the highest levels of honesty, ethics and integrity.
• Teamwork: We foster a collaborative environment and work together to achieve our goals.
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation: We are a nimble team that develops and implements creative solutions that deliver value for our stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.

At Plains, our vision is to become the premier crude oil and marketing company in the United States and Canada by providing the utmost in value‑added services to our customers, and in doing so, delivering superior returns to our stakeholders. Our people are analytical, connected, creative, entrepreneurial and passionate about everything they do. We rely on our Core Values and beliefs to inspire and guide our team.

At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset.