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The opportunity
Our USGO Heartland-Badger South Area team is seeking a Pipeline Technician to support the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of our natural gas pipelines and associated facilities in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area.
This is a hands-on field role offering the opportunity to work across a variety of pipeline operations and maintenance activities, including pipeline patrols, valve maintenance, line locating, leak response and equipment operation. Whether you bring years of pipeline experience or transferable mechanical, utility or field experience, you'll have the opportunity to apply your strengths, develop your technical expertise and work alongside a knowledgeable and collaborative team.
We have a robust training program to support continued development and provide training on our equipment, systems and natural gas operations. We're looking for candidates who bring relevant experience or technical skills, mechanical aptitude, sound problem-solving abilities, a strong safety mindset and a collaborative approach. A willingness to learn and contribute as part of the team is just as important as direct experience with our specific pipeline systems.
Candidates with experience in some of the activities or equipment listed below are encouraged to apply.
The position is based in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, and candidates should generally live within approximately 45 minutes of the site to support on-call requirements.
Relocation support may be available through our domestic relocation program for candidates who meet the eligibility requirements.
What you'll do
As part of the Heartland-Badger South team, you'll use your technical and mechanical skills to help maintain the safe and reliable operation of our natural gas pipelines and associated facilities. Responsibilities include:
Operate and maintain natural gas pipelines and associated equipment
Perform pipeline maintenance activities, including pipeline patrols, valve lubrication and maintenance, cathodic protection activities, drip maintenance, right-of-way clearing and heater monitoring
Locate and mark pipelines through the Wisconsin One Call system (Diggers Hotline)
Support pipeline leak surveys, repairs and other pipeline integrity activities
Troubleshoot and address operational issues such as freezes in pipelines, drips or meters
Operate company vehicles and equipment, which may include small dozers, brush hogs, backhoes and other equipment used to support pipeline operations and maintenance
Communicate and coordinate with contractors, landowners, members of the public and government agencies in support of gas operations
Maintain company facilities, tools and equipment to support safe and reliable operations
Complete work orders, job plans, notifications and other required documentation in SAP
Work collaboratively with team members and other technical resources to troubleshoot issues and support safe pipeline operations
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule
Perform other related duties as required
Minimum qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Relevant experience or technical training related to pipeline operations, mechanical or industrial maintenance, utilities, construction, heavy equipment, oil and gas or a similar field
Preferred qualifications
The following experience would be an asset, but you do not need to meet all of these qualifications to be considered:
Experience with natural gas pipeline operations, mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting or repair
Experience locating and marking underground pipelines or utilities
Experience operating equipment such as backhoes, small dozers, brush hogs or similar…