Pipeline Specialist Jobs

Aethon Energy Operating LLC’s (“Aethon”) Pipeline Specialist is responsible for new facility support, operation, and maintenance of gas pipeline. This role is located in Ringgold, Louisiana.

DUTIES & JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize eMaint for required documentation associated with pigging operations
• Sample fluids from pipeline systems and coordinate sample results with Corrosion Engineering
• Develop and maintain a pigging and batch treatment schedule on Aethon’s Pipeline System
• Perform governmental compliance activities. (PHMSA, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.)
• Maintain inventory of critical spares associated with pigging facilities necessary to maintain schedule
• Work closely with field personnel and OCC to plan pigging operations for field
• Responsible for housekeeping and vegetation control around launchers and receivers
• Other duties may be assigned as needed
• Train and oversee Aethon and third-party personnel as required
• Demonstrate basic understanding of natural gas flow dynamics in terms of pressure and velocity
• Identify report and correct safety and environmental concerns
• Maintain Veriforce Credentials associated with the regulated pipelines in the area
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives
• Grease valves and document accordingly in eMaint
• Oversee maintenance and necessary documentation associated with pigging facilities
• Assist engineering with any in line inspections performed on the field laterals
• Work with SCADA consultant and OCC to maintain Cygnet Pigging Screen
• Perform all work in compliance with Aethon standards, procedures, regulatory, and tariff requirements
• Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes, and work plans
• Coordinate and monitor the annual pig door inspection program

Requirements

Education & Work Experience:

• Basic math skills. (Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in oil & gas production operations.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, various operating systems, and ability to learn company software
• Google Earth
• EMaint
• Cygnet

Personal & Soft Skills:

• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to work outside in variable environmental conditions around heavy equipment.
• Ability to work periodic shift work and overtime.
• Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, document and complete work with minimum supervision.

Physical & Other Requirements:

• Must be able to meet company insurability requirements at all times and hold a valid driver's license with no restriction that would prohibit driving a company vehicle
• Frequently exposed to changes in outdoor weather conditions
• May require bending, reaching, working at heights and around moving machinery.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Ability to perform indoor/outdoor activities, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds
• Ability to wear respirator protection and PPE, as required
• Successful candidate will be able to meet company standard background check specific to individual role prior to employment and will be subject to Company Drug & Alcohol Program and DOT requirements

Benefits

• Paid vacation time based on the total years of career experience, ranging from 3-6 weeks annually
• Company provided Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 40 hours paid sick time annually
• 401k match 100% up to 7% of annual base salary
• 9 paid holidays annually
• Health Advocate to assist navigating your medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and children are 100% paid for by Aethon and premiums for spouse are 75% covered.
• Wellness program with earned incentives for completed activities

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Employees must be willing and able to perform other duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to acknowledge every applicant.

Aethon does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request, Aethon reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Aethon is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principles of being an equal opportunity employer and to providing our employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.