Pipeline Technician

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Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions that are vital to their own industrial production. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S. supplying mainly oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and syngas in large quantities from multiple production sources to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas production facilities are closely monitored 24/7 within our leading-edge operations control center located in Houston, Texas. Our operations control group monitors over 89,000 data points and assists with product supply and coordination. We are constantly optimizing our supply network to provide high reliability and energy efficiencies allowing Air Liquide to adjust supply needs more quickly and effectively enabling growth to our customers.

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.

• Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.

• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

• Early Access: Your benefits start day 1.

Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions that are vital to their own industrial production. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S. supplying mainly oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and syngas in large quantities from multiple production sources to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas production facilities are closely monitored 24/7 within our innovative operations control center located in Houston, Texas. Our operations control group monitors over 89,000 data points and collaborates on product supply and coordination. We are continuously refining our supply network to provide high reliability and energy efficiencies, allowing Air Liquide to respond dynamically to supply needs while supporting customer success and sustainable growth.

We are seeking a talented and collaborative Pipeline Operations Field Technician to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for guiding and supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our pipeline systems.

Responsibilities

• Promotes compliance with all applicable regulations and group directives

• Ensures compliance with all Air Liquide safety and quality mandates including, but not limited to: Fundamentals of Safety 12 Life Saving Rules LIVES Oxygen cleaning IMS Strives toward maintaining a zero-accident culture

• Works closely with the Manager, Pipeline Regulatory Compliance to ensure system operation and maintenance is accomplished in compliance with all state and federal regulating entities including, but not limited to: TX Railroad Commission, LA Department of Natural Resources, PHMSA

• Creates and fosters a safety plan and safe work practices for assigned systems

• Develops and tests emergency response and system plans

• Reports and investigates all incidents and ensures corrective / preventive actions are complete

• Works with the Pipeline Integrity Manager to maintain pipeline system integrity

• Participates in the Management of Change process, Root Cause Analysis, Process Hazard Analysis, Job Activity Plan, Accident Risk Analysis, Pre-Start Up Safety Review, etc

• Ensures pertinent documentation and affiliated reporting requirements are completed on time

• Operates and Maintains the Pipeline Networks Safely and Reliably

• Maintain reliable product supply and reliable measurement of pipeline products to customers

• Communicates with customers, suppliers, OCC, and management on a regular basis to ensure product accountability Implements cost-efficient, high-reliability operating excellence

• Develops an annual operation and maintenance plan for assigned systems

• Utilizes MAXIMO for routine work orders, PM's, and PR's.

• Documents maintenance history in Maximo Coordinates field operations and maintenance for assigned pipeline systems without interruption of customer product supply

• Collaboratively guides all field operations and maintenance activities in assigned systems, including but not limited to: Start up and shut down of pipelines Testing, installing, and calibrating equipment CP survey Leak detection surveys Visual inspections of pipe, meters, and valves

• Troubleshooting and repairs along pipeline systems

• Partners with contractors performing pipeline maintenance and repair, valve and meter repairs, issues with other pipeline companies, ROW maintenance, line locates, dig inspections, etc

• Assists and directs contractors for line locations, easements, leak detection surveys, and repairs along assigned pipeline systems

• Ensures development of, approval of, communication of, and adherence to startup and shutdown procedures for pipeline activities

• Prioritizes and implements improvement projects and required maintenance

• Works with Pipeline Operations Manager to maintain annual budget and cost control of assigned systems

• Works with pipeline construction teams in the development and implementation of capital projects to ensure that pipeline operations needs are met

• Qualify and maintain vendor relationships for field work

• Develops and Leads People Models exemplary safety behavior, leads by personal example

• Strives toward maintaining a zero-accident culture by taking a leadership role in safety

• Supports and guides the pipeline field supervisors in their area Effectively delegates clear responsibilities to direct reports

• Champions adherence to administrative and operational policies and procedures Implements individual development plans annually through the TMS process and provides training and coaching to develop personnel

• Provide an Air Liquide Presence at Customer Meter Installations Provide required customer and management reports regarding calibrations, testing and operations Interface regularly with customers for system design, troubleshooting, meter calibrations, etc.

• Nurture positive, high-quality customer relationships

• Testing, troubleshooting, installation of new equipment, and calibration of billing custody transfer meters and related equipment: Transducers, Flow computers, Remote terminal units and Primary metering elements (orifice, venture, Coriolis, positive displacement, turbine, and others)

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma required.

• 5 years experience in pipeline operations or a similar industry, with demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.

• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

• Ability to work extended hours and shift work as business needs dictate

• On call night, weekends and holidays as required

• Approximately 20% travel required

• Ability to safely climb through pipe racks and meter stations

• Ability to safely walk relatively long distances over various terrains

• Ability to distinguish colors (wiring)

• Ability to function safely in elevated work areas

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

• Must be able to wear required PPE safety equipment including hardhats, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, FRC clothing, and respirator

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in the industrial gas industry

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.