Senior Pipeline Maintenance & Operations Lead

Energy Transfer LP; Watford City (ND); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP is seeking an experienced supervisor to oversee pipeline technical maintenance, directing electrical, electronic and mechanical technicians and coordinating district projects. You will drive reliability through preventive maintenance, ensure regulatory compliance, manage budgets, and support capital projects.

The role includes on-call supervision for emergencies and periodic travel across North Dakota and beyond as required.

Qualifications

• High school or bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical components for liquid pipeline operations.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to implement Company safety policies and procedures.
• Must have excellent PC skills and be proficient with applicable software applications.
• Knowledge of PLC's and PLC programming, electrical systems, pumps, engines, motors, valves.
• Must possess knowledge of DOT - OPS regulations including understanding of operator qualifications requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pipeline technical maintenance activities through directing electrical/electronic and mechanical technicians and manage district technical projects.
• Provide guidance to resolve operational problems and coordinate with shared service departments.
• Support capital projects through commissioning activities.
• Ensure equipment reliability and efficiency with the preventative maintenance program.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations and company maintenance inspections.
• Prepare and manage technical maintenance expense budget and re-forecast as needed.
• Provide recommendations for system operational improvements through capital and expense projects.
• Support and assist with HES training activities and policy compliance.
• Provide supervisory relief in pipeline emergencies or when needed.

Skills

Electrical/electronic & mechanical

PLC programming

DOT- OPS regulations

Safety policies & procedures

Interpersonal communication

PC software proficiency

SCADA

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Energy Transfer LP is seeking an experienced supervisor to oversee pipeline technical maintenance, directing electrical, electronic and mechanical technicians and coordinating district projects. You will drive reliability through preventive maintenance, ensure regulatory compliance, manage budgets, and support capital projects.

The role includes on-call supervision for emergencies and periodic travel across North Dakota and beyond as required.