Pipeliner Trainee

Energy Transfer LP; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP is seeking a field-based Pipelines technician in Pennsylvania to perform maintenance, construction, repair and operation of pipelines and related facilities. You will clear rights-of-way, lay pipe, gauge tanks, and respond to site requirements while adhering to safety standards.

The role requires outdoor work in varying weather, ability to operate hand and power tools, and good communication with landowners and crews.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate with land owners, other contractors, and utilities in a respectful manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, construction, repair and operation of pipelines and facilities.

Skills

Driver's license

Hand tools

Power tools

Safety compliance

Landowner liaison

Site operation knowledge

Valve/pump knowledge

Outdoors work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pipe cutting tools

Digging equipment

Respirators

Fire extinguishers

Job description

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America's energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where w e have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs various unskilled & semi-skilled duties related to maintenance, construction, repair, and operation of pipelines, pump stations, delivery, and communications facilities, such as:

• clearing and maintaining right-of-way
• maintaining pipeline markers
• digging and backfilling ditches
• laying pipe
• cleaning and coating pipe
• repairing leaks, product salvage and clean up
• building construction, maintenance, and repair
• gauging storage tanks
• respond to One Calls

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• Must be able to communicate with land owners, other contractors, and utilities in a reasonable and courteous manner.
• Must have a valid driver's license in the state of residence to operate various classes of equipment.
• Must have a good knowledge of a variety of hand and power tools and operate with them in a safe manner.
• Must have a good knowledge of pipeline locations and the location of all mainline block valves, pump stations and delivery sites.
• Must be able to operate and maintain a variety of fire extinguishers, respirators and other safety equipment.
• Must have a general understanding of the automated pump station and delivery site operation to work safely around these sites and take steps to prevent unexpected valve or other equipment actuation while working on equipment such as valves, strainers, etc.
• Must be able to work out of doors in extreme weather and perform heavy physical labor in a safe manner.
• Must meet Company requirements for progression through the Pipeliner step classification job family.

Special Considerations:

• Must reside within 45 miles of reporting location. The described job duties are a framework in which work will be assigned. This description is not inclusive of all responsibilities or job assignments. This position will require extended off-hour duties at times.