Damage Prevention Technician
Houston, TX, US, 77034

About us
At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.
What role you will play in our team
Based in Friendswood, TX, our Damage Prevention Technicians provide One-Call response and pipeline damage prevention management, including response to all Patrol Report findings in the Houston metro area. Damage Prevention Technicians also provide oversight for small contractor crews performing maintenance activities on company right-of-ways that could include surface maintenance and/or pipeline maintenance.
What you will do
- Perform job duties to highest safety standards, including reporting all incidents and discrepancies.
- One-Call response and pipeline damage prevention management
- Patrol Reports response and documentation including aerial patrol and ground patrol.
- Perform Right-of-Way maintenance and oversee crews performing Right-of-Way maintenance.
- Assist in the construction, maintenance, operations, and repairs of pipelines and associated facilities and equipment including contractor oversight.
- Set up equipment and pipeline for inspection, testing, and measurement.
- Read and understand pipeline alignment drawings and piping and instrumentation diagrams.
- Assist with moving/removing product or water using a variety of methods
About you
Skills and Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a consistent safe work ethic.
- Ability to plan daily work activities in accordance with established Company and Regulatory procedures.
- Ability to communicate (read, write, and speak) effectively.
- Have good organizational skills (documentation, work area, etc.)
- Ability to operate hand tools or other pipeline equipment to accomplish assigned tasks.
- Able to use Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Knowledge of emergency response procedures and DOT motor carrier regulations
- Must be willing and able to attend/complete required training courses.
- Must be willing and able to work in small team environments.
- Must be willing and able to work in various locations, both indoors and outdoors, in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures
- Must have safe driving skills.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must be willing to respond to callouts as required by the position.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/ Experience
- Experience with Pipeline Damage Prevention and/or survey is preferred
Your benefits
An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.
We offer you:
- Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
- Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
- Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
- Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com
Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.
Stay connected with us
Pre-Employment Testing Guidance
This position requires pre-employment testing. After applying you will receive a pop up giving you access to the assessment. You may take the assessment at that time or utilize the instructions below to access the assessment at a time convenient for you. Note that the assessment must be completed by the deadline for you to be considered for the position for which you have applied. Assessment results are valid for 365 days from the original date of completion and apply to all job postings which require this pre-employment assessment.
IMPORTANT
ExxonMobil assessments have been revised. Effective May 1, 2024 all applicants must complete the revised assessments.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ASSESSMENT BY: The assessment should be completed by May 17, 2026
Instructions to Access the Assessment After Applying
- Login to https://jobs.exxonmobil.com
- Click on View Profile (top right-hand corner) and login.
- To login you will need your email address and the password established when you created your profile.
- Scroll down to the Jobs Applied section and click.
- Complete the assessment for the job where indicated.
- Online Assessment Study Guide can be found here: http://corporate.exxonmobil.com/-/media/Global/Files/careers/2024-Wage-Test-Study-Guide
- Online Practice Tests can be found here: Practice Tests and Assessments | SHL
EEO statement
ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability
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