POSITION TITLE: Natural Gas Pipeline Technician
LOCATION: Denver
Our client is a natural gas pipeline services company that is seeking a Pipeline Technician. 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 number of
different pipeline systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
o 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.
o Ability to immediately pass tests to become Operator Qualified in performing
many tasks on natural gas pipelines
o Must pass drug test and be subject to random testing
o Patrolling natural gas pipelines
o Performing leak surveys using a Heath DPIR unit
o Inspect, test, and rebuild pressure regulators (pilot operated)
o Operate, refill, and small repairs to odorization equipment
o Operate and maintain glycol bath heaters used to heat natural gas
o Inspect and maintain pipeline valves
o Test cathodic protection systems and identify atmospheric corrosion issues
o Record keeping of all testing and patrols
o Utility line locates with pipeline location equipment
o Purge and pack/commission new systems
o Routine maintenance to grounds of pressure reducing/meter stations
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 systems
is a plus.
o Willingness to travel
COMPENSATION
o It is a salary position commensurate with experience
o 401K matching
o Paid vacation and sick days
o Health insurance
o All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin