Technician, Pipeline (Pecos/ Loving area)
EPCO Corporate
Midland, TX
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Construction, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Compliance, Corrosion Control, Crude Oil, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Electric Motor, Electrical Components, Electricity, Emergency Response, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Replacement, Excavation, Facilities and Maintenance, Fast Food, Federal Laws and Regulations, GSP (Good Safety Practices), High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Import/Export, Industry Standards, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Mathematics, Mechanical Maintenance, Multitasking, Natural Gas, Organizational Skills, Petrochemicals, Piping, Precision Testing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Product Control, Product Testing, Pumps, Quality Control, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Equipment, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, State Laws and Regulations, Technical Support, Test Equipment, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Midland, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
- Routine maintenance of pumps and electric motors such as bearing and seal replacements, alignments, couplings, sumps, fans, drain piping modifications, etc.
- Maintenance on other mechanical equipment such as block valves, control valves, air compressors, valve actuators, etc.
- Assist with replacement of pumps, motors, valves, and other equipment as needed.
- Maintain and operate custody transfer measurement facilities and perform product quality control tests.
- Participate and successfully complete training programs and safety meetings required to comply with state and federal regulations.
- Must meet the requirements of the Company's Operator Qualification.
- Reviews procedures as necessary to ensure compliance of all company and industry standards to meet all regulatory agency requirements.
- Performs remedial and preventative maintenance and maintains facility appearance and safety through good housekeeping practices inside and outside of the facilities.
- Perform preventative and general maintenance on electronic and pneumatic equipment and parts associated with this equipment.
- Provide training and technical support.
- Utilizes precision tools and test equipment as needed.
- Responds to operational emergencies as a member of an area emergency response team.
- Performs regulatory required inspections.
- Locate pipelines as needed and oversee excavations and line crossings.
- Launch and receive cleaning pigs and assist with the launch and receiving of smart pigs.
- Install pipeline markers and do routine inspections on ROW.
- Maintain and operate corrosion control equipment.
- Attend and participate in damage prevention meetings.
- Interface with various landowners including private, state, federal, etc.
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
- VoTech certificate or Associates Degree or related work experience is a preferred.
- Previous experience and knowledge of industry related maintenance and repair standards preferred.
- Knowledge of the general design and operation of a crude oil pipeline.
- Basic computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing applications.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
- Minimum of 3 years stable work history, preferably in the energy industry.
- 2-4 years previous experience with the operation, maintenance, and/or construction of a crude oil pipeline facility and tank farm facilities preferred.
- Possess a strong commitment to personal and job safety.
- MUST live within 30 minutes response time of El Camino Station.
- Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment.
- Knowledge of pumps, regulators, MOV's, electronic controls and medium electrical voltage is desired with an understanding of crude oil pipelines.
- Ability to read and interpret alignment sheets, schematics and P&IDs.
- Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, decision making skills and strong work ethic.
- Able to work independently as well as maintain and promote good working relationships within a team environment.
- Able to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
- Must be willing to work overtime and call-outs.
- Self-motivated individual; accountable and self driven to learn and to continuously develop and improve his/her skills through both formalized and on the job training.
- Must be able to demonstrate sound judgment with the ability to make decisions and corrections when problems are detected.
- Must have a history of being dependable and reliable, take pride in a job well done, and enjoy working hard.
- Good organizational skills, strong customer service with the ability to interface with various land owners and other corporate and field personnel.
- Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.
- Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.
- Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools.
- Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.
- Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
- May work in confined spaces (i.e. tanks, between compressors, vessels).
- Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift up to 50 lbs.,
- Must have ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.
- Must wear special safety equipment while working and must be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment
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