Oil Pipelines
Due to globally increasing demands on energy, careers in the petroleum pipeline field are various and abundant. Pipelines are the connection in everyone’s lives and daily activities. Pipelines cross the United States pumping billions of natural gas and oil to oil and gas refineries.
Some of the largest regions within North America are served by oil companies such as ExxonMobil and Shell and move petroleum from one region to another. Other companies operate and own pipeline systems involving the pipeline industry as well as integrating with other oil & gas aspects within the industry (Source: Pipeline101.com).
A career within the Petroleum pipeline industry offers candidates varied climates and limitless opportunities. Pipelines can be located globally under the sea, near airports, in remote areas and in towns or in cities. Careers within the Pipeline industry offer candidates the opportunity to see the world via offshore drilling platforms, fields of the Midwest, Alaska or along the shores of the Gulf Coast.
Who Works in Oil Pipelines:
Pipliner:What do they do: Pipeliners maintain and repair the pumping stations and pipelines that can be located on a distance up to 100 miles near the pipeline including the infrastructure supporting them, such as pumping stations and storage tanks. As pipelines are exposed to the elements, pipeliners routinely remove grit and rust from gauges, valves, and via sandblasting equipment. They are also tasked with the upkeep of the exterior of the pipeline by covering it with anti-corrosive material or painting the pipeline. Pipeliners may be called to operate heaving equipment (such as bulldozers); ensuring pipe fittings are sound and free of leaks. The pipeline walker must know how to detect any leakage or other potential problems by walking the pipeline. (Source: OilJobs411.com)
Pipeliners work mostly outside covering large stretches of pipeline (20-100 miles) that are located between pumping stations. Pipeliners have to know how to position and lay pipe and position pipeline equipment such as fittings, pumps, valves, pipes and able to use instrumentation for welders, fitters, mechanics and carpenters.
Average Pay Rate:
$12 - $15 per hour
What they do: A pipeline walker is a specialist who patrol’s oil and gas systems and pipelines to locate and assess washouts, breaks in joints, locate leaks and downed or damaged communication infrastructure such as poles or wires. Depending upon the terrain and pipeline layout, the line walker may patrol these areas on foot, horseback or vehicle. (Source: OilJobs411.com)
Line walkers should also know how troubleshoot other pipeline problems (as needed), repair clogged valves and inspect automatic drip bleeders on gas lines as needed.
The job of a Line Walker often requires the person to work independently, be highly detailed, a good problem solver and in good physical condition.
Average Pay Rate:
Compensation depends upon experience but varies from $18.00 to $21.00 per hour
What they do: Pipelayers are organized and lay out sections of pipeline to prepare for welding and align according for proper fitting. Pipelayers must know how to insert steel spacers where needed and have experience in driving tractors to ensure the correct placement of pipeline sections. They also need to be familiar with known hand signals used in communicating with heavy equipment operators and be aware of the physical placement of pipeline sections to avoid pipe damage. Pipelayers should be proficient in the operation of hydraulic wenches and mechanical. (Source: OilJobs411.com)
Average Salary:
$45,000-70,000 per year
What they do: Pipeline Design Engineers draft up project models and construction specifications related to the design and construction of oil and natural gas pipelines and infrastructure. Other responsibilities include supervising the operation teams to find the best operating practices for the pipeline. Monitoring equipment condition and performance and doing reliability assessments is also part of the pipeline design engineer's job. Design Engineers work alongside the project managers and optimizes designs and facilities to provide reliable and cost effective pipeline installations. Using computer programs such as AutoCad, pipeline design engineers create three-dimensional virtual models of the pipeline installations including topographic and other criteria to allow the company to predict any potential problem areas during the pipe laying procedures. (Source: OilJobs411.com)
Average Yearly Salary:
$85,000-$145,000 per year based on experience
What they do: Quality Assurance Chemists ensure compliance with a QA program based upon industry standards and regulatory requirements such as those published by the NELAC, API, EPA, and ASTM. Work is generally performed in petroleum laboratories validating and studying external and internal laboratory data, authoring standard operating procedures and reviewing and approving corrective actions.
Quality Assurance Chemists must have direct experience using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) or similar data management systems for storing, retrieving, validating, and reporting analytical results.
Average Salary:
$60,000 - $90,000
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