Pipeline Technician

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 47 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Europe, and Mexico. The Partnership's midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 9,500 miles of pipeline and over 100 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership's fuel distribution operations, which serve approximately 10,000 convenience stores, independent dealers, commercial customers, and distributors.

At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and we are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.

Position Summary:

Performs duties as outlined by the Pipeline Manager related to the receipt and shipment of petroleum products via pipeline. Maintenance and accounting responsibilities in accordance with established company and governmental regulations. Assists with operations, maintenance, safety and environmental matters in the temporary absence of the Pipeline Manager.This position will repair and maintain pipelines, equipment, and performance of work associated with the operations and maintenance of gas and liquid facilities and pipelines.

Major Accountabilities:

-Answers and responds to after-hour calls (24 hours per day / 7 days per week).

-Forwards monthly inventory and accounting reports to the appropriate customers.

- Inspect, maintain, and operate facilities including pipelines, valves, filters, pumps, gas compressors, storage tanks, metering, and sampling equipment.

pump station equipment in a reliable and efficient manner while in compliance with Sunoco’s procedures and regulatory requirements

- Conduct Damage Prevention activities including pipeline patrols, one-calls, locating and marking pipelines, and

inspecting line crossings, excavations, and other activities affecting the pipeline

-Monitors, inspects, and evaluates trouble areas along ROW that are reported by ground or aerial surveillance.

- Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform required tasks, and complete associated documentation (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.)

- Plan, organize, and prioritize assigned responsibilities and coordinate work with employees and contractors

- Coordinate and communicate with outside parties including landowners, public agencies, contractors, utilities, and other

pipeline operators

- Actively participate and provide leadership in safety programs and initiatives and follow policies and procedures

- Provide on-call support for areas of responsibility

- Comply with Sunoco safety policies and procedures

- Perform energy isolation lockout/tagout procedures (LOTO)

-Is a self-starter and willing to adapt to changing conditions.

Education Requirement:

·High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience Requirement:

·One year of related previous experience required

·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 require

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Climbing at least 60 feet on stairs at least a few times per week.

·Climbing at least 7 to 11 feet on ladders or scaffolding at least a few times per month.

·Lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs. at least a few times a week, with the expectations that an employee can lift up to 100 lbs. with assistance, when needed.

·Carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs. for up to 50 feet on a weekly basis.

·Walking 100 yards or more over 10 times throughout the day, with the expectations that employees could walk regularly up to 300 yards at a time for a total of 2 miles or more during a shift.

·Walking on steep inclines for up to 15 minutes at a time.

·Working in a crouching position several times per day for up to an hour at a time.

·Bending and stooping several times per day for up to 30 minutes at a time.

·Bending and twisting for up to 30 minutes at a time, including manually digging with shovels.

·Standing in one place for up to an hour at a time.

·Sitting for up to two hours at a time.

·Ability to wear all appropriate personal protection equipment, such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, flame-resistant clothing, hearing protection, respirator/breathing apparatus, and/or fall protection, as required by the job activities.

·Ability to use or operate the hand tools, power tools, precision tools, measurement devices and other tools or equipment required by the job activities.