Pipeline Operations Technician

Pipeline Operations Assistant

This position assists in the performance of pipeline operations, maintenance, inspections, and other duties as assigned for crude pipeline systems.

Location: Town

Hours: Town - 40+

Point Of Hire: Fairbanks

Position Type: Regular / Full-time

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Understand, practice and continually lead by example Mid-Alaska Pipeline, LLC's commitment to zero incident safety and environmental culture.
• Comply with pipeline safety and environmental regulations.
• Monitor and ensure that pipeline conditions and issues are addressed in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate understanding of mechanical operations for equipment such as ball valves, gate valves, relief valves, meters, instrumentation and other pipeline-related equipment.
• Identify, report, and initiate immediate actions to correct abnormal operating conditions associated with pipeline assets within standard parameters.
• Evaluate and develop procedures such as pigging, startup, purging, isolation, pipeline repair, operations & maintenance, and emergency shut down procedures.
• Evaluate pipeline system and equipment performance and initiate standard adjustments, as needed.
• Assist in troubleshooting and analysis of complex operational issues. Activities include troubleshooting valves, strainers, inhibitor injections, pumps, meters, pressure gauges/transmitters, temperature gauges/transmitters, computational pipeline monitoring (leak detection system) and other pipeline-related equipment.
• Complete line-locate requests in accordance with damage prevention regulations, utilizing line locating equipment.
• Conduct routine monitoring, inspection, and maintenance of pipeline assets. Activities include performing facility inspections, ROW inspections, ROW maintenance, valves inspection/maintenance, meter run maintenance, valve operation, draining pipeline segments, verifying operating conditions (i.e., pressures, temperatures, volumes, cathodic protection, etc.).
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and respond to call outs for leak detection system alarms.
• Conduct and review routine patrols of ROWs to ensure there are no encroachments or construction activities potentially affecting the pipeline assets.
• Assist in meter proving.
• Maintain ROW in winter, utilizing plow truck, snow blowers, and hand shoveling for snow removal at key access and inspection points.
• Maintain ROW in summer, utilizing lawn mowing and brush clearing equipment.
• Be available 24/7 for emergency response.
• Assist in maintaining all records and reports as required for compliance purposes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude in the use of hand and pneumatic tools.
• Must be able to gain comprehensive knowledge of the overall operations and maintenance of a crude oil pipeline system and associated equipment, including, but not limited to: valves, meters, strainers, pressure gauges, temperature gauges, chemical injection, isolation, purging, venting, pipeline repairs, system shutdown and startup, cathodic protection, inspections, and spill response mitigation.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical operational manuals.
• Ability to understand metering and proving concepts
• Ability to understand Computational Pipeline Monitoring systems.
• Math and computer skills with ability to calculate flows, temperature/pressure differences, and gain proficiency in computational pipeline monitoring software.
• A valid driver's license to drive company vehicles.
• Ability to proficiently speak, read, and write in English.
• Must be organized and proficient in record keeping.
• Must possess or obtain operator qualifications as deemed by the Pipeline Director and complete Haz-Mat training, safety programs and meet DOT requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills working in a team environment.
• Ability to work alone and with minimal supervision.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position may be required to monitor, inspect, and document contractors work on the pipeline facilities at the direction of the Pipeline Operations Supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Degree or Certificate required in Process Technology, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Chemical Engineering. Equivalent applicable experience as operations or maintenance tech may be considered.
• 2-5 years of experience as a pipeline operator or technician. A person graduating in one of the disciplines noted above within 12 months may be considered.
• Proficiency in computer applications such as GIS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands And Work Environment:

• Frequently lift or carry moderately heavy equipment up to 50 pounds, working, stooping, kneeling, bending, climbing and walking distances in all types of terrain.
• Will be required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch for extended periods of time.
• Work with or near hazardous chemicals.
• Operate personal computer for extended periods.
• Work outdoors in weather extremes and near equipment with potentially high noise levels.
• Respond to emergency calls and/or callouts and return to work while off duty.
• Work extended hours (scheduled and/or unscheduled, nights and/or weekends), occasionally, as needed or required to meet established deadlines.
• Based on business requirements, may be assigned to swing or night shift for reasonable durations.
• Physical ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, twisting, bending, kneeling, crawling and grasping.
• Work in areas with limited access or cramped spaces.
• Climb ladders, walkways and scaffolds.
• Use hand and power tools for equipment and right of way maintenance.
• May be required to wear SCBA and/or become fit tested for a respirator (requires face to be clean shaven).

Preference Statement:

Doyon grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.

Reasonable Accommodation:

It is Doyon's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.