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NuStar L.P. I&E Technician I in Wichita Falls, Texas
Job Description:This position is responsible for operating and maintaining, modifying and performing routine and emergency repairs on all electrical/electronics and associated mechanical equipment in assigned area.
• Takes immediate measures in emergency situations to protect the safety of the public and the company’s assets.
• Makes accurate decisions and thorough attentiveness to the activities is required.
• Supervises digging by third parties around our high-pressure pipelines.
• Performs physical labor related to maintenance of large pumps, motors, and valves.
• Follows established procedures for lock-out/tag-out to assure safety.
• Maintains, make repairs to and operate equipment for pump stations, pipeline control centers, product terminals and related facilities.
• Maintains and marks pipeline right-of-way for surveillance access and location.
• Assures that the pipeline route and right-of-way is adequately marked to warn others that may encroach on the pipeline.
• Monitors, inspects, and evaluates trouble areas along ROW that are reported by ground or aerial surveillance.
• Maintains, operates and evaluates cathodic protection systems.
• Observes proper environmental and safety procedures.
• Assists in the construction and modification of facilities.
• Informs and enforces company rules and regulations on outside pipeline companies and contractors.
• Works weekends and respond to 24-hour on call.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations. Reduces potential risk to public safety and environment and minimizes company liability.
• Improves operations efficiency and financial profitability through well maintained facilities.Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree or graduate of a technical school preferred.
One year of related experience required.
Knowledge of Bristol, Allen Bradley, and Systronics systems preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent PC skills, with proficiency in Microsoft products.
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to independently proof work for accuracy.
Ability to be alert and drive excessive miles daily.
Ability to manage time and scheduling to meet appropriate deadlines.
Ability to work successfully in stressful situations and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to use awareness of relationships and impacts of data trends and elements to appropriately recommend actions that impact both near and long-term company operations and profits.
Ability to independently conduct job accountabilities.
Ability to take directions from supervisors.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to supervise digging by third parties around our high-pressure pipelines required.
Ability to plan activities on the pipeline with a weekly to monthly time horizon required.
20% travel is expected.
This position will require an individual to hold a valid driver’s license.
When a higher-level position exists candidates with greater qualifications may be considered for the position.
Any offers of employment with NuStar are contingent upon, among other things, the successful completion of a drug test and investigation background check, as provided by law.
NuStar is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity and affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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