About This Role
The Pipeline Technician is responsible for ensuring the operation and maintenance of pipeline systems within the pipeline corridors and OSBL pipe racks and areas for Olin Pipeline Services in Freeport, TX. This role suits a technician who can assure compliance with standards and respond to incidents.
Responsibilities
- Conduct field inspections during the job, ensuring follow-up of all Olin-related deficiencies requiring compliance with all government and Olin standards
- Account for Lockout/Tagout and Safe Work Permit activities
- Aid 3rd Party contractors in obtaining 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 that personnel working in affected areas are properly informed of Olin’s rules, specific hazards, emergency procedures, and spill containment plans
- Safeguard Olin’s and other companies’ pipelines during third-party excavation activities
- Verify that all pipeline equipment is rendered safe before being turned over to contractors 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)
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years of demonstrable Pipeline experience in ILI including Pigging 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
- Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and possess a valid US Driver's license
- This position is subject to applicable U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and requires successful completion of all required DOT drug and alcohol screening and qualification requirements
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs, stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Use of various types of PPE
- May require working in confined spaces
