Hot Tap Line Stop Technician

Job Details: Position Type: Full Time, Travel Percentage: Up to 100%, COMPANY OVERVIEW

WeldFit has been a leading manufacturer of pipeline and oilfield products for over 50 years, providing critical solutions such as hot tapping, line stopping, and automated pigging systems to the oil & gas, refining, and petrochemical industries. Headquartered in Houston with a global footprint, WeldFit is committed to safety, quality, and operational reliability in every product and service we deliver.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Hot Tap & Line Stop Technician leads and performs hot tap and line stop projects for WeldFit Services without direct supervision. This role is primarily responsible for safely and competently delivering line stopping and hot tapping services for pipeline owners and operators.

The ideal candidate demonstrates senior-level technical expertise, strong judgment, resourcefulness, excellent customer service, and effective written and verbal communication. The technician must also maintain accurate paperwork and support the development of less-experienced technicians.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Operations & Safety

• Perform pipeline taps and line stops, without direct supervision, on systems up to and including 48-inch ANSI Class 600.
• Conduct a Job Safety Analysis with all onsite personnel before work begins to review the line and hot tap scope and confirm it can be performed safely.
• Comply with WeldFit and customer health, safety, and environmental standards and procedures, and stop work when unsafe conditions threaten people, equipment, or property.
• Follow WeldFit standard operating and troubleshooting procedures to ensure safe, efficient field performance.
• Deliver services efficiently while remaining within WeldFit cost estimates.

Equipment, Preparation & Documentation

• Handle, assemble, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair WeldFit hot tap and line stop equipment before and after each job.
• Prepare required equipment in the shop, support shipment and load-out activities, and maintain accurate equipment-loading lists and related paperwork.
• Assist in selecting appropriate hot tap and line stop fittings for field installations.
• Complete an accurate Daily Field Ticket, obtain the customer’s signature, and submit it to management by the end of each day.
• Prepare and submit expense reports in accordance with established procedures.

Customer Service, Problem Solving & Leadership

• Anticipate patterns and connections, look beyond immediate issues, and address the broader implications of field-service challenges.
• Respond to customer requirements and resolve technical and operational problems related to WeldFit field work.
• Demonstrate superior customer service and professionalism when communicating with customers, engineers, vendors, contractors, and coworkers.
• Support the training, mentoring, and certification of new hot tap and line stop technicians and recommend procedural improvements.
• Maintain all required training and complete training modules on time to keep certifications current.
• Operate industry-related tools and equipment, including forklifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or related technical certification preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience safely and successfully conducting hot tap and line stop projects in the midstream oil and gas industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex projects or multiple medium-sized projects of high complexity.
• Advanced knowledge of tapping pipelines of various sizes, including the ability to anticipate, identify, and address project hazards before issues arise.
• Extensive knowledge of the operation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of line stop and hot tap equipment.
• Commercial Driver License preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Basic computer skills and proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, email, and database applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; bilingual ability is a plus.
• Effective time management, organization, and technical-report-writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet performance targets and objectives.
• Knowledge and safe use of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and cutting equipment.
• Ability to read field piping drawings and interpret construction details in a construction setting.
• Knowledge of and compliance with state and federal regulations, company and industry operating standards, safety procedures, emergency-response processes, construction documents, and operations and maintenance manuals.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
• Self-motivation, initiative, and the ability to independently start, develop, and complete projects with little or no supervision.
• Ability to collaborate with Safety and Technical Training teams and interdisciplinary teams throughout the organization.
• Consistent commitment to applicable laws and regulations, WeldFit’s Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct, company policies and procedures, and timely completion of required training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds continuously to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, balance, climb, crawl, reach, stand, walk, pull, lift, use fingers, and grasp daily.
• Must be able to travel long distances in a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to work outdoors daily in all weather conditions, including emergency conditions.
• Work may be performed in limited-access or confined areas with high exposure to noise, dust, dirt, grease, temperature extremes, and safety hazards.
• Must be able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to hazardous environments, respond to emergency calls or call-outs while off duty, and work under moderate daily pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be available for scheduled or unscheduled overtime, nights, and weekends as needed.
• This is a DOT safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug screening.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Extensive travel is required and may exceed 80% of the workweek, up to 100% based on customer and project needs.