Pipeline Technician jobs in Missouri

Summary :

Under close supervision, performs duties as outlined by the supervisor / manager of maintenance related to the maintenance, construction and repair of company pipeline and terminal assets.

Supports welders by maintaining and operating tools and equipment associated with pipeline maintenance and repair and ensures a clean and organized work environment.

Assists with all facets of safe excavation practices per established company policies and OSHA requirements.

Safely locate, probe, and mark the location of underground utilities and pipelines.

Acts as a spotter during mechanical excavation of pipeline.

Responds to high priority and emergency situations to limit the impact to the environment, community and business objectives.

Acts as a fire watch during hot work activities.

Provides welder helper duties during pipe fabrication, pipe cutouts and repairs.

Operates tools and equipment including beveling machines, grinders, torches, hoists, welding machines, etc.

Applies joint and pipe coating to pipeline assets prior to backfilling.

Assists during hydrostatic testing activities.

Performs periodic and routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education :

High school diploma or GED

Requirements :

A CDL is required or the ability to obtain a CDL prior to hire is required.

Ability to safely use the required hand / power tools necessary to complete all tasks associated with pipeline, facility and pump station maintenance and repairs.

Ability to work in all types of weather conditions and seasons.

Travel for extended periods of time is required (80% travel).

Willingness to respond to emergency situations on a 24 hour / 365 day per year basis.

Ability to follow directions and work independently with instructions and / or in a team environment.

Minimum Requirements :

• Minimum 1 year of experience is required.
• A CDL is required or the ability to obtain a CDL prior to hire is required.
• Ability to safely use the required hand / power tools necessary to complete all tasks associated with pipeline, facility and pump station maintaenance and repairs.
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions and seasons.
• Travel for extended periods of time is required (80% travel).
• Willingness to respond to emergency situations on a 24 hour / 365 day per year basis.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently with instructions and / or in a team environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Climbing at least 60 feet on stairs at least a few times per week.
• Climbing at least 7 to 11 feet on ladders or scaffolding at least a few times per month.
• Lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs. at least a few times a week, with the expectations that an employee can lift up to 100 lbs.

with assistance, when needed.

• Carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs. for up to 50 feet on a weekly basis.
• Walking 100 yards or more over 10 times throughout the day, with the expectations that employees could walk regularly up to 300 yards at a time for a total of 2 miles or more during a shift.
• Walking on steep inclines for up to 15 minutes at a time.
• Working in a crouching position several times per day for up to an hour at a time.
• Bending and stooping several times per day for up to 30 minutes at a time.
• Bending and twisting for up to 30 minutes at a time, including manually digging with shovels.
• Standing in one place for up to an hour at a time.
• Sitting for up to two hours at a time.
• Ability to wear all appropriate personal protection equipment, such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, flame-resistant clothing, hearing protection, respirator / breathing apparatus, and / or fall protection, as required by the job activities.
• Ability to use or operate the hand tools, power tools, precision tools, measurement devices and other tools or equipment required by the job activities.

Last updated : 2024-05-24