Sr Pipeline Technician (North Branch, MN)

Northern Natural Gas

Harris (MN)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive bonus up to 10.5%

Skill-Based Pay program

Job summary

A leading natural gas company in Harris, MN, is seeking a Pipeline Technician to assist with maintenance and operations. The ideal candidate will have a technical degree and experience in pipeline operations, be able to work various schedules, and demonstrate strong technical skills. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

Must have a valid driver’s license.
Completed Pipeline Technician Academy or achieved at least one skill-block.
Can work various schedules, including overtime and emergency response.
Must have a valid driver's license and be available for overtime and overnight travel.
Able to perform essential functions with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

Assist in performing scheduled preventative maintenance on operational equipment.
Support emergency response and locate pipelines.
Operate work equipment, including power tools and specialized instruments.
Locate pipelines, oversee third-party work, install markers.
Operate tools and instruments used in pipeline maintenance.
Maintain facilities per specs, codes, safety and procedures.
Maintain required records per state, federal, and company rules.
Review tasks with the team to ensure safe completion.
Foster a team-centric, respectful work environment.
Support CHAMPION culture: responsibility and continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical specialization

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Associate of Applied Science degree

Undergraduate degree with technical specialization certification

Job description

Overview

Northern Natural Gas offers a knowledge-based compensation program called Skill-Based Pay. Skill-Based Pay rewards employees for acquiring, demonstrating and maintaining work skills. In addition, there is an annual discretionary incentive bonus up to 10.5%, based on individual and company performance. The goal of Skill-Based Pay is to ensure a qualified, versatile workforce that produces a competitive product across varying business, regulatory and operational climates. Employees are paid according to the skills demonstrated as well as the tasks performed. The system rewards personal initiative and pays for skills, rather than seniority.

With a broader base of skills, employees can tackle new problems better and faster. Employees develop a wider view of the work and understand the impact of their decisions at their sites and for the entire company. Ready to learn more about the role of a Pipeline Technician?

Responsibilities

Assist in performing scheduled preventative maintenance on operational equipment at assigned facility.
Recognize abnormal operating conditions.
Support 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.
Contribute to a team-centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity.
Support the Company’s CHAMPION culture, which centers around personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering quality for our customers.

Qualifications

An Associate of Applied Science degree in a technical specialization is preferred. Ideal degrees include aviation maintenance, diesel, natural gas, compression, instrumentation, controls, electrical, electro-mechanical or corrosion.
A comparable undergraduate degree with a technical specialization certification is applicable. Typically four to six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying without the education requirements.
Successful completion of Pipeline Technician Academy and/or achievement of at least one skill-block.
Must have a valid driver’s license. Work schedules may vary with some positions requiring overtime and overnight stays away from home, on-call and rotating schedules, and emergency response availability 24 hours per day.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

About Us

BHE Pipeline Group consists of Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s interstate natural gas pipeline companies, BHE GT&S, Kern River Gas Transmission Company and Northern Natural Gas Company. The group operates approximately 21,200 miles of pipeline with a design capacity of about 21.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, assets in 27 states and 22 natural gas storage facilities with total working gas capacity of 515.6 billion cubic feet. It also operates a liquefied natural gas export, import and storage facility.

About The Team

Northern Natural Gas is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

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