POSITION TITLE: Natural Gas Pipeline Technician

LOCATION: Warren, Pennsylvania

A natural gas pipeline services company is seeking a Pipeline Technician/Facility

Operator. 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

compressor and numerous pipeline systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

o Gas compression operations and inspection

o Operate and maintain natural gas pipeline system in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under CFR 49 Parts 191 & 192.

o Ability to immediately pass tests to become Operator Qualified in performing many tasks on natural gas pipeline

o Must pass drug test and be subject to random testing

o Patrolling natural gas pipeline

o Performing leak surveys using a flame ionization unit

o Operate, refill, and inspect odorization equipment

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

o Operate and maintain glycol bath heater used to heat natural gas

o Inspect and maintain pipeline valves

o Test cathodic protection system and identify atmospheric corrosion issues

o Record keeping of all testing and patrols

o Utility line locates with pipeline location equipment

o Routine maintenance to grounds of compressor station

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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

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

o Experience with the design and construction of natural gas pipeline systemsis a plus.

o Willingness to travel and fly to different locations periodically

COMPENSATION

o It is a salary position commensurate with experience

o 401K matching

o Profit sharing program

o Paid vacation and sick days

o Health insurance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin