Pipeline Technician Job at MV Purchasing, LLC, Electra, TX

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  • MV Purchasing, LLC
  • Electra, TX

Job Description

MVP Holdings is a privately owned energy logistics company headquartered in Wichita, KS. MVP and its subsidiaries provide gathering, transportation, processing, storage, distribution, marketing and other midstream services to independent oil and natural gas producers, refiners of petroleum and products and other market participants located throughout the United States.

We are currently looking for a Pipeline Technician to join our team in Electra, TX. This position maintains and operates crude oil pipelines, pump stations, Lease Automatic Custody Transfer (LACT) measurement, and all the associated equipment such as pumps, motor operated valves, pressure switches, electric motors, transmitters, vibration switches, electronic controls and pressure regulators. Performs mechanical functions and duties of inspecting, checking, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing all mechanical equipment to maintain high levels of safe and productive equipment performance. Our ideal candidate will be hard-working, self motivated, and eager to learn. This position would be a great opportunity for someone looking to grow or build upon existing experience.

Essential Functions

• Routine maintenance of pumps and electric motors (including bearings and seal replacements, alignments, couplings, pumps, fans, and drain piping modifications) and on other mechanical equipment (including block valves, control valves, air compressors, and valve actuators).

• Preserves facility appearance and safety through performing remedial and preventative maintenance, as well as good housekeeping practices.

• Performs preventative and general maintenance on electronic and mechanical equipment and associated parts.

• Assist with the replacement of pumps, motors, valves, and other equipment as needed.

• Maintain and operate custody transfer measurement facilities and perform product quality control tests.

• Participate in and successfully complete company, state, and federal training programs, process safety management reviews, safety meetings, and damage control meetings.

• Satisfy initial and requalifying requirements of company's operator qualification standards.

• Utilize precision tools and testing equipment.

• Respond to operational emergencies in accordance with procedures of company emergency response team.

• Locate pipelines as needed and oversee excavations and line crossings.

• Launch and receive cleaning pigs and assist with launching and cleaning of smart pigs.

• Install pipeline markers and routinely inspect the ROWs.

• Maintain and operate corrosion control equipment.

• Interface professionally and competently with private, public, and government landowners.

Other Functions

• Complete other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to obtain and maintain all certifications for Operator Qualifications, Safety, and any other regulatory requirements.

• Strong commitment to job safety, understanding company policies and company practices, and staying informed and following regulatory requirements.

• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret alignment sheets, schematics, and P&IDs, as well as perform basic mathematical calculations (additions, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals).

• Proficient in written and verbal English communication.

• Exhibit ability and desire to work independently and as part of a team as required.

• Utilize basic computer skills, including spreadsheet and word processing applications, and possess the technical capacity to learn other software programs as needed.

• Internally motivated to start tasks and projects and committed to follow them until completion.

• Organized; able to manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks and projects effectively.

• Attention to detail and ability to catch errors and inconsistencies in own work.

• Ability to critically evaluate complex situations and make decisions.

Education, Certifications, License

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Requires a valid Driver's License.

Work Experience

• 1+ year(s) of direct oil field experience is preferred

Physical Requirements

• Move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another.

• Ability to enunciate clearly and project voice to communicate around noise.

• Operate motor vehicles and drive, on company business, to various worksites and locations.

• Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, or similar structures.

• Remain in a stationary position, often standing, sitting, kneeling, or crouching for prolonged periods.

• Adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.

• Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands, or fingers.

• Operate machinery or power tools.

• Assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

• Use a computer, read, work with small materials, or other task causing eyestrain for a prolonged duration.

• Operate in an indoor/outdoor industrial field environment and is often subject to extreme temperatures due to the weather and the equipment involved.

• Work in potentially hazardous environments at various project sites.

• Ability to periodically travel for extended periods of time.

• Ability to be available for responding to emergency situations after work hours, nights, weekends, and on-call as needed.

Travel

• 5%

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Job Tags

Work experience placement, Outdoor, Night shift, Weekend work,

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