Title: Pipeline Technician
Location: Freeport, Texas
Salary: $86,000-$105,000 (Hourly range: $41.34 - $50.48)
Schedule: 4-10's
Focus: The Pipeline Technician is responsible for assuring the operation and maintenance of pipeline systems in the pipeline corridors and OSBL pipe racks and areas for Olin Pipeline Services in Freeport, TX. The areas of responsibility for this job include the interplant corridors between Plants A, B, Oyster Creek, Stratton Ridge, as well as pipelines and racks within the fence lines considered OSBL.
Pipeline Technician Essential Job Functions:
- Conduct field inspections during the job. Ensure follow-up of all Olin-related deficiencies noted on the field inspections requiring compliance with all government and Olin standards.
- Accountable for Lockout/Tagout and Safe Work Permit activities. Aid 3rd Party contractor in getting necessary permits and other rights to work within Olin.
- Follow Operating Discipline principles, procedures, and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned pipeline areas. Report any incidents as per Olin Emergency procedures.
- Ensure those performing work in related areas receive proper Olin and SPO&I indoctrination, covering Olin rules, details of specific hazards, emergency procedures, spill and containment plans. Protect Olin and other companies' pipelines during third party excavation activities. Ensure the pipeline equipment is made safe prior to turning over to the contractor for work.
- Perform pipeline equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines.
- Act as first line of defense for Olin during damage prevention efforts. Respond to Texas Once Calls and monitor 3rd Party activities impacting Olin owned assets. Participate in Root Cause Analysis, as required.
- Work closely with Olin Pipeline Services and 3rd Party contractor technical staff in identifying issues, and implementing corrective actions, for the pipelines within Olin Pipeline Services asset boundaries including TXDOT & Velasco Drainage District (VDD).
- Work with the Pipeline Integrity Engineer and the Pipeline Data Coordinator in making updates and corrections to drawings, prints, GIS, etc. to support departmental activities.
Pipeline Technician Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 5+ years of demonstratable Pipeline experience including Pigging, ILI, and Hydro-testing.
- Experience in Safe Work Permitting and Isolation of Energy Sources.
- Excavation Competent Person Qualification.
- Must be available for call-outs and on-call duty.
- Prior experience working inside Olin Texas Operations, preferred.
- Experience and knowledge of Title 49 CFR Parts 192, 194, 195 & 199, preferred.
- Good working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP preferred.
- Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and possess a valid US Driver's license.
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