Job Description

We are representing a company in the natural gas pipeline industry. Our client is currently seeking a Pipeline Technician in the Midwest who may reside in northern Kentucky, Indiana, or Illinois

• 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.
• Performing leak surveys using a flame ionization unit.
• Inspect, test, and/or rebuild pressure regulators (pilot operated), odorization equipment, glycol bath heaters, pipeline valves, and cathodic protection systems.
• Record keeping of all testing and patrols.
• Utility line locates with pipeline location equipment.
• Gas compression operations and inspection.
• 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 overnight at least 50%.

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