Pipeline Technician Position Available In Sunflower, Mississippi

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Inverness, Mississippi
time type
Full time
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Posted 11 Days Ago
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End Date:

February 20, 2025 (3 days left to apply)
job requisition id

JR-07790

Determined. Imaginative. Curious. If these are some of the ways you describe yourself — we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are Energy Problem Solvers — passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team! The Opportunity Our USGO Inverness, MS team is seeking a Pipeline Technician in the Delta Area to support the operation and maintenance of our natural gas facilities. We are seeking an individual that possesses knowledge and experience of high-pressure natural gas pipeline, gas measurement, compression, and cathodic protection systems. This individual must be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal supervision, who possesses excellent problem solving, communication, and decision-making skills. The successful candidate must reside within 30 miles or 45 minutes of the reporting location to comply with emergency response requirements. What You’ll Do Locating and marking underground facilities per 811 Oversee and manage pipeline or utility crossings and encroachments coordinating all work around facilities with private, state and federal landowners, contractors, and customers Identify, investigate and address encroachments and aerial patrol observations Perform scheduled preventative maintenance tasks including but not limited to facility inspections, operation and maintenance of valves and actuators, quick opening closures, storage wells, fluid removal and gas process and dehydration facilities, cathodic protection systems, exposures and other auxiliary equipment Perform maintenance activities such as leak repair, hydrate and fluid removal, vegetation management, inspection of right-of-way, assisting with tie-ins of mainline valves and pipe, cleaning of fluid removal and process equipment, and maintenance of launchers, receivers, vessels and closures Responsibilities include but are not limited to overseeing excavating loaded natural gas pipelines, assisting with pipe replacements, hot tapping and stopple equipment, pigging operations, pipe cleaning (internal and external), pipe fabrication, pipe recoating, and hydrostatic testing Patrol pipeline right-of-way, storage and compression facilities assisting with leak surveys Atmospheric corrosion inspection and mitigation including surface preparation and coating applications Troubleshoot, operate, and maintain gas-fired reciprocating compressors, turbines, standby generator engines, centrifugal and diaphragm pumps, low pressure boilers, oil coolers, air compressors, large-bank cooler fans and gear boxes, and various types of electronic, electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment to achieve system reliability Plan and coordinate activities acting as operations representative performing all required operations tasks and inspections for maintenance and capital construction projects including but not limited to hot work, energy isolation, gas handling, NORMS and Benzene monitoring, critical lifts, pipeline inspections, monitoring contractor activity, pre-start up safety reviews (PSSR) and commissioning activities when required Launch, monitor, and receive pipeline pigs and develop pipeline pigging plans. Conduct internal pipeline cleaning or pigging operations utilizing internal pipe cleaning equipment Internal corrosion related sampling activities (liquid sampling, coupon removal/installation, etc.) Monitor system parameters and pressures to assure operations within requirements including MAOP Planning and leading pipeline isolation and gas handling activities, blowdowns, purging, and pressuring up Support US Regulatory Compliance and external inspection agencies on integrated and field inspections Identifying requirements for technical and physical management of change (MOC) and act as MOC originator and / or coordinator Complete work orders, enter data into job plans, create new work orders, etc. in SAP/BlueWorx, and other task specific programs Performing all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements Performs remedial and preventative maintenance and maintains facility appearance and safety through good housekeeping practices inside and outside of the facilities Perform other duties as required at compressor stations, M&R stations and pipeline facilities Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Demonstrated work experience in energy, industrial plant or related industry Experience in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Demonstrated work experience in energy, industrial plant or related industry Experience in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and related software This position requires candidates to: Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a TC Energy DOT driver status. Maintain a safe driving record. Obtain operator qualifications to perform applicable covered tasks Successfully complete TC Energy Pigging and Basics (6077) Successfully complete TC Energy Relief Valve (7057) Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing Be available for call-out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and work extended days and/or weeks for emergency response purposes. Be willing to travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings, or training, which may involve overnight stays away from home. Be able to work in adverse weather and temperature conditions, as well as cramped space Physical Requirements Lift, pull, push, and carry up to 50 pounds Exert up to 100 pounds of physical force. Stand, walk, kneel, bend, and squat for extended periods of time Twist head and back for extended periods of time Work in areas classified as confined space Climb and work from ladders, catwalks, staging, and platforms Ascend and descend slopes and ditches Work with hands above head Work lying on back