Pipeline Technician - Entry Level

Pipeline Technician Job Description

Classification : Non-Exempt.

Department : Industrial Services.

Reports to : Branch Manager.

Please do not apply if you have no experience within the Oil and Gas industry AND are not willing nor capable of travelling for any extended periods of time.

Farr Front Pipeline, a USA DeBusk company, offers comprehensive pipeline integrity services, with advanced technologies, purpose-built systems and rental equipment, experienced project management, and an uncompromising commitment to safety.  We are a trusted resource for pigging, fluid filtration, temporary flaring, chemical cleaning and treating, lab analysis, hydrotesting, commissioning / decommissioning, and project management.

We are looking to hire Pipeline Technicians to join our team.

The Pipeline Technician is responsible for safe on-site pigging operations, maintenance, and equipment installation. Ensuring equipment performs within acceptable parameters. They will be under the supervision of the Operations Manager and Field Supervisors.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Maintain clean and safe working environment.
• Always operate and maintain company vehicle / s and equipment to ensure their personal safety along with the equipment they will operate.
• Make all repairs deemed reasonable and safe.
• Control and minimize repair expenses through a strong preventative maintenance program.
• Comply with HS&E Policies and Safety Program.
• Always act in a professional manner while representing Farr Front Pipeline.
• Assist in equipment maintenance, pre-job and post job.
• Assist with loading and unloading equipment, on job sites and in shop.
• Completes all paperwork as required.
• Assists in rigging up of temporary equipment on job sites and in shop, (i.e., temporary piping, pig traps, separators, flares, etc.).
• Assist in pipeline pigging operations, (i.e., pig launching and receiving, liquid separation, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager and or Field Supervisor(s).

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications :

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The Pipeline Technician frequently is required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk and hear. They must regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision, peripheral vision along with depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.

Working Environment :

While performing their duties of the job, employees regularly work outside in all weather conditions. Job duties are frequently conducted in hazardous environments, FRC's are required to be worn. The Pipeline Technician frequently works in areas exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

There will be extensive travel and time away from home with this job, hourly pay with overtime and daily per diem, dependent upon the job location.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY :

USA DeBusk is an equal opportunity employer, and we thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and our community. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all decisions related to hiring, training, and promoting regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any legally protected characteristic or class.