Pipeline Technician - PA (Copy)

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Natural Gas Pipeline Technician

LOCATION: Midwest Pennsylvania

Our client is a natural gas pipeline services company that is seeking a Pipeline Technician. The

company provides project development, operation/ maintenance, and regulatory

compliance services for natural gas pipelines. The company is experiencing

significant growth and is seeking a qualified technician to service a number of

different pipeline systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Operate and maintain natural gas pipeline systems in accordance with the

rules and regulations of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under CFR 49 Parts 191 192.

Ability to immediately pass tests to become Operator Qualified in performing

many tasks on natural gas pipelines

Must pass drug test and be subject to random testing

Patrolling natural gas pipelines

Performing leak surveys using a Heath DPIR unit

Inspect, test, and rebuild pressure regulators (pilot operated)

Operate, refill, and small repairs to odorization equipment

Operate and maintain glycol bath heaters used to heat natural gas

Inspect and maintain pipeline valves

Test cathodic protection systems and identify atmospheric corrosion issues

Record keeping of all testing and patrols

Utility line locates with pipeline location equipment

Purge and pack/commission new systems

Routine maintenance to grounds of pressure reducing/meter stations

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

3+ years of field experience operating natural gas pipeline facilities and

equipment

Experience performing preventative maintenance and repairs on pressure regulators, valves, compressors, and bath heaters components of natural gas pipeline systems.

Knowledge of PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and procedures for gathering, distribution, and transmission lines.

Experience with the design and construction of natural gas pipeline systems is a plus.

Willingness to travel

COMPENSATION

It is a salary position commensurate with experience

401K matching

Paid vacation and sick days

Health insurance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without

regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin

Full-time