POSITION TITLE

Natural Gas Pipeline Technician

LOCATION

Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky is preferred) 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