The Pipeline Technician maintains and operates pipeline assets including, but not limited to, valve manifolds, pig launchers and receivers, control and pump stations.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- This position will be responsible for operation and maintenance of a pipeline area around El Dorado, AR.Â
- Candidates MUST be located in the El Dorado area and able to respond to the region within 60 minutes.Â
- Maintenance and operation of custody transfer measurement facilities and perform product quality control tests.
- Locate pipelines as needed and oversee excavations and line crossings.Â
- Launch and receive cleaning pigs and assist with the launch and receiving of smart pigs.
- Install pipeline markers and do routine inspections on ROW.
- Attend and participate in damage prevention meetings.
- Interface with various landowners including private, state, and federal agencies.
- Knowledgeable of environmental regulations and Company policies.
- Meet requirements of Company Operator Qualification Program, perform identified covered tasks and remain compliant.
- Attend training programs on a continuing basis; including computer based training.
- Attend all safety meetings and safety training courses as required by Company and regulatory agencies.
 The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:Â
- MUST live or relocate to within 1 hour of El Dorado.
- A minimum of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
- Millwright training schools a plus (seal, vibration analysis, alignment training)
- Knowledge of the general design and operation of a liquid or gas pipeline is required.
- A valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is required.
- A minimum of  2 years’ experience in the operation, maintenance, and/or construction of a hazardous liquid or gas pipeline facility, or a similar facility/system is preferred.
- Experience and knowledge of industry related maintenance and repair standards is preferred.
- Strong understanding of rotating equipment
- Proficient in the installation, maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting of rotating equipment including Vertical and Horizontal Centrifugal, Positive Displacement Pumps: Electric Motors and Generators.
- Knowledge of vibration analysis, machine shop operations, precision machinery alignment techniques.
- Ability to work with operations and maintenance on repairs to equipment that include: replacement of mechanical seals, installation and alignment of rotating equipment, repairs to pumps, basic knowledge of rigging and flagging.Â
- Motors, gearboxes, couplings, seals, bearings, booster pumps, mainline pumps, vibration, and much more.
- Experience with alignments
- Knowledge of centrifugal pumps, regulators, MOVs, electronic controls and medium electrical voltage with an understanding of NGL or gas pipelines is preferred.
- The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, such as, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions is required.
- Basic computer skills such as: opening, creating and updating content in MS Word documents and Excel spreadsheets is required.
- Ability to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
- The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with other individuals, teams, customers, and stakeholders of the business, at various levels of the organization, in a business like and professional manner is required.
- The ability to modify communication style in order to influence, persuade, negotiate, and engage all parties according to the audience and circumstance is required.
- Takes initiative and is proactive in addressing issues. Quickly and efficiently completes tasks.
- The ability to demonstrate conscientiousness, dependability and commitment to the role, team and company.
- Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.Â
- Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.Â
- Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools.Â
- Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.Â
- 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., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100-foot lbs. of torque.Â
- Must have ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.Â
- Must wear special safety equipment while working and must be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment.
- The ability to take callouts and work overtime is required.
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