Senior Pipeline Technician: Operations & Maintenance Pro

Northern Natural Gas; Kermit (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Natural Gas is seeking a Senior Pipeline Technician to operate and maintain compressor stations and pipeline facilities across the regional network. The role requires multi-skilled technicians with expertise in controls, measurement, corrosion, mechanical systems, LNG and underground storage operations, and safety compliance.

You will perform pigging, equipment operation, environmental compliance, and maintenance, with on-call and overtime as needed; valid driver’s license required; a

Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science degree in a technical specialization preferred.
• Ideal degrees include aviation maintenance, diesel, natural gas, compression, instrumentation, controls, electrical, or corrosion.
• Comparable undergraduate degree with a technical specialization certification acceptable.
• Pipeline Technician Academy completion and/or skill-block achievement encouraged.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing scheduled preventative maintenance on operational equipment at assigned facility.
• Recognizes abnormal operating conditions. Supports emergency response.
• Locate pipelines and oversee third-party excavation and line crossings.
• Install and inspect pipeline markers.
• Operate work equipment including power tools, hand tools, and specialized instruments used in pipeline operations, maintenance, and repair of facilities.
• Maintain and operate facilities in compliance with specifications, codes, safety and environmental standards/records and company operating procedures.
• Assist in maintaining records pursuant to required state, federal, and company procedures.
• Review work assignments with the team to ensure work is completed with established safe work practices and reporting.

Skills

Controls

Measurement

Corrosion

Mechanical

LNG Operations

Underground Storage

Compressor Stations

Pipeline

Equipment Operation

Welding

Environmental

Education

Associate of Applied Science degree in a technical specialization

Pipeline Technician Academy completion

Job description

Northern Natural Gas is seeking a Senior Pipeline Technician to operate and maintain compressor stations and pipeline facilities across the regional network. The role requires multi-skilled technicians with expertise in controls, measurement, corrosion, mechanical systems, LNG and underground storage operations, and safety compliance.

You will perform pigging, equipment operation, environmental compliance, and maintenance, with on-call and overtime as needed; valid driver’s license required; a