Senior Pipeline Technician - Skill-Based Pay & Bonus Potential

Northern Natural Gas; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Natural Gas seeks a Pipeline Technician to support maintenance and operation of pipeline facilities across multiple locations. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and timely response to operational issues.

The position requires technical education or equivalent experience, ability to perform preventative maintenance, and willingness to work overtime/on-call. Strong understanding of pipeline systems and equipment is essential.

Qualifications

• AS degree in a technical field preferred (aviation maintenance, diesel, natural gas, compression, instrumentation, controls, electrical, electro-mechanical or corrosion)
• Four to six years of related, progressive work experience if education is lacking
• Pipeline Technician Academy and/or at least one skill-block completed
• Must have a valid driver’s license; overtime/overnight work may be required

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 and tools used in pipeline operations, maintenance and repair.
• Maintain and operate facilities in compliance with specifications, codes, safety and environmental standards.
• Maintain records per state, federal and company procedures.
• Review work assignments with team to ensure safe practices.
• Contribute to a team-centric environment and company CHAMPION culture.

Skills

PLCs

HMI

Valve control

Gas measurement

Corrosion protection

Mechanical maintenance

LNG operations

Underground storage

Compressor stations

Pipeline maintenance

Heavy equipment operation

Welding

Environmental compliance

Education

AS degree in technical specialization

Undergraduate degree with technical certification

Pipeline Technician Academy/skill-block

Driver's license

Job description

Northern Natural Gas seeks a Pipeline Technician to support maintenance and operation of pipeline facilities across multiple locations. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and timely response to operational issues.

The position requires technical education or equivalent experience, ability to perform preventative maintenance, and willingness to work overtime/on-call. Strong understanding of pipeline systems and equipment is essential.