Sr Stopple Technician

The purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate and perform pipeline stoppling and tapping activities on Northern's pressurized natural gas transmission pipeline.

• Perform stoppling and tapping for scheduled and emergency activities throughout Northern's system.
• Provide work direction and coordination tie-ins of each job while ensuring the safety of personnel and the reliability of service to Northern's customers.
• Review construction drawings to verify operations and tie-in feasibility and compliance to stopple/hot tap procedures and engineering standards and codes.
• Maintain, test and repair equipment in a safe, efficient operational condition.
• Maintain records as required by code and company procedures.
• Operate company trucks with trailers to transport work equipment to pipeline locations throughout Northern's system.
• Provide technical support for project feasibility and planning.
• Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
• Communications / Contacts Internal - Operations management and teams External - Contractors

• Associate's degree in a technical field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically three years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess an Associate's degree).
• Extensive technical experience related to pipeline facilities, including knowledge of safety tolerances, codes applicable to welding and bracing, pressures of various pipe grades, and construction/environmental practices.
• Must have and maintain DOT/CDL certificate and records.
• Preferred welding skills or be able to achieve welding skills at skill level 3 of Northern's skill qualification program within a time established by the manager.
• Personal computer skills (Word, Excel, Access).
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Subject to 24-hour on-call, overtime, and assignments away from home location approximately 70% of the year with little or no notice.
• Activities performed in all types of weather conditions for extended periods.