Corrosion, Pipeline, M&R Technician
Core
Operate and maintain high-pressure natural gas pipelines, compressor stations, and cathodic protection systems to ensure safety and integrity.
Role type
Field Technician (Pipeline, Corrosion, M&R)
Builds
Operational reliability of natural gas transmission infrastructure
Domain
Energy / Oil & Gas / Pipeline Infrastructure
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cathodic protection system operation, pipeline surveying, electronic equipment troubleshooting, valve operation, leak detection, right-of-way patrol, mechanical maintenance, regulatory compliance documentation, field data logging, lockout/tagout procedures
Preferred skills
DOT codes and ANSI/ASME standards knowledge, impressed current ground bed installation, pneumatic and electronic valve expertise, Allen Bradley/Bristol controls experience, gas measurement testing equipment operation
Technologies
SAP, BlueWorx, PCS, MESA tablets, ohmmeters, voltmeters
Responsibilities
Conduct resistivity and potential surveys on pipelines and facilities; maintain cathodic protection equipment and rectifiers; detect and repair shorted road casings; perform leak surveys and right-of-way patrols; operate company trucks and heavy equipment; troubleshoot and repair electronic and mechanical systems; coordinate pipeline crossings and encroachments; complete DOT and company documentation; assist in ground bed installations and contractor oversight
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC