Pipeline Specialist

Primary purpose:

Perform activities for construction and maintenance of company facilities including the installation, operation and maintenance of all gas and liquid pipeline-related facilities. Assist in the supervision and management of major pipeline construction projects, as well as the construction and installation of pipeline relocation projects. 

This position reports to a Construction Supervisor to ensure consistency and assurance of work performed in compliance with governmental and company policies and procedures. Additionally, this position will work with and assist the regional maintenance staff, as needed, with projects and emergency responses.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Assisting with hot tapping and stopple equipment, perform valve maintenance, pigging operations, pipe cleaning (internal and external), hydrostatic testing and perform leak surveys using flame ionization equipment. 
• Incumbent may be required to lead others, train, develop training, ensure compliance, supply financial input, scope projects and oversee the supervision of contractors and contract workers.
• Perform all phases of mobilizing, operating and maintaining heavy excavation equipment (hydrovac truck, backhoe, track hoe, side boom, dozer, and maintainers) to include excavation frequently on in-service natural gas and products pipelines.
• Coordinate and complete pipeline operations and maintenance tasks and projects in support of plant, pipeline, corrosion, measurement, controls, pipeline maintenance, and engineering.
• Inspecting welding operations on the pipeline, piping systems, well equipment, tools, support structures, and other equipment.
• Layout, cut, fit, and otherwise prepare material for welding.
• Assist welders in the fabrication of material from piping schematics and other drawings.
• Work from blueprints, sketches, or verbal instructions.
• Repair shorted pipeline casings and install CP test points on pipelines.
• Prepare pipelines for full encirclement sleeves for anomaly repairs
• Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• This individual will be responsible for administrative tasks including ordering and receiving required replacement parts, completing personal time sheets and expense accounts, and maintaining a company vehicle.
• Perform excavation spotter tasks and manage excavation crossings of lines.
• Operate large truck and trailer hauling equipment required to transport heavy work equipment or project materials to job site.
• Perform Hydrotests as needed.
• Inspect third-party construction, as directed.
• Identify reports and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Actively participate in safety programs/initiatives, development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes, and work plans.
• Assist in planning and coordinating pipeline shutouts involving hot and cold welding.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment as needed.
• Oversee the construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listening carefully.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety for the safety of company assets, employees, and the general public.
• Will maintain Operator Qualification on all assigned covered tasks as determined by direct Supervisor.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent and minimum three (3) years of industry exprience.  Five (5) years of work experience can be substituted in lieu of education requirement.  

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Knowledge of micrometers, calipers, and thickness testing equipment.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors and construction inspectors, with focused attention on details, work rules, and adherence to required project work schedules.
• Strong mechanical skills and knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance procedures 
• Ability to operate heavy pipeline excavation equipment including large trucks
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs, and other diagrams.
• Knowledge of equipment operations and servicing.
• Knowledge of basic properties of metals.
• Basic knowledge of pipe SMYS grades and ANSI fitting pressure classes.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

 Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Achieve and maintain all qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification.
• May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties (regulatory welding certifications).
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

 Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Ability to plan and organize work for timely completion.  
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, and other diagrams.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer focus and attention to detail.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Must acquire and maintain related OQ certifications in Natural Gas and Products pipe maintenance activities.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate. 

Physical Demands:

All the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift up to 67 pounds repeatedly, including lifting from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, and overhead positions.
• Ability to carry up to 67 pounds up to a distance of 10 feet. 
• Capable of pushing and pulling objects weighing up to 39 pounds over a distance of at least 1 foot to operate valves, equipment, or move materials.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs, often working at heights requiring fall protection.
• Ability to perform bending, twisting, pivoting, and lateral flexion of the lumbar and cervical spine to access work areas and perform tasks.
• Dexterity to operate hand tools such as wrenches, grasp, pinch, and manipulate small components with precision and safety.
• Physical endurance to stand, walk, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions including wet, hot, cold, and windy environments for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work overhead, at knee, waist, and ground levels, often requiring sustained physical effort and balance.
• Ability to work in uneven spaces, often lifting, pulling, or maneuvering heavy or bulky objects over distances up to 20-30 feet.

Working Conditions:

• Must respond to, and address, callouts, and emergencies after regular business hours.
• Varying working conditions from office settings to working outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Working with and around industrial hazards.
• Frequent travel, sometimes overnight, may be required.
• Occasional overtime may be required.
• Living environs will be relevant to the work location to address call outs and emergency response.
• May be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• The selected candidate must successfully pass a drug screening, background check, and fit-for-duty examination, including credit reports for specific positions—after receiving a job offer and before commencing employment
• Must be willing work away from home up to 50% of the time.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None 

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:

• Knowledge of company policies, procedures and practices, regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high- and low-pressure systems.
• Experience working on hazardous gas and liquids pipeline systems that incorporate API, ASME, and DOT codes and standards.
• Evidence of previous Operator Qualification (OQ) for pipeline maintenance.
• Class A / B CDL
• Knowledge of Tallgrass policies, O&M procedures, construction practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Waste Operations. (HAZWOPER)
• Ability to sketch field drawings for as-builts, piping designs, BOM’s, weld-maps, etc.

Other responsibilities:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation

The range for this role is $35.67-$53.46/hr.