Pipeline construction companies connect and bury pipe of various types and sizes. Pipelines are used to safely collect and transport all types of petroleum products.

• the pipeline company's field representative
• responsible for overseeing all aspects of the construction project
• responsible for all supervisors, employees, and contract workers
• ensures that jobs are completed in a timely and cost efficient manner
• reports to head office and to the oil company
• pay varies with experience and qualifications

• responsible for hiring and training staff
• responsible for crew scheduling
• coordinates with the assistant foreman and lead hands to avoid scheduling conflicts and keep crews running efficiently
• oversees all personnel on the project, including all construction crews
• ensures that all staff are properly trained in emergency procedures
• ensures that all staff properly use personal protective equipment
• reports to the construction manager
• pay varies with experience

• assists the foreman as necessary
• pay varies with experience

• responsible for the activities and scheduling of a construction crew
• ensures that the crew operates safely and efficiently
• coordinates with the foreman or assistant foreman

• welds segments of pipe together

• works with hoist operator to align pipe segments
• guides pipe into the trench
• inserts spacers between pipe segments
• inspects pipe joints to ensure proper alignment
• may apply glue to non-metal pipes

• maintains pipelines and in-line facilities
• places pipe supports and pipe along the pipeline route prior to construction
• picks up pipe supports and any garbage along pipeline route once construction is finished
• removes and replaces obstacles such as fences and water lines
• may operate heavy machinery such as trenchers, hoes, and bulldozers
• uses a chainsaw, axe, or other tool to removes trees and brush from the pipeline right-of-way
• uses hand tools to dig drainage ditches as requiblack
• cleans and paints exposed metal as needed to prevent corrosion
• very physical job
• transports parts and supplies to the jobsite from a storage site or the nearest town

• uses mobile cranes or picker(boom) trucks to transfer equipment and supplies on and off of transport trucks

• operates heavy equipment including
  • cats / bulldozers
  • track and wheeled hoes
  • bobcats and forklifts
  • front end loaders
  • graders
  • trenchers
  • power shovels
• used in various areas of pipeline construction
• responsible for operating equipment in a safe and efficient manner

• repairs trucks and large equipment on-site

• travels with the transport
• assists the driver as necessary
• loads and unloads the transport
• cleans the truck and equipment
• inspects tie downs and other retaining devices for wear and damage
• ensures that loads are properly tied down before transport

• repairs small engines in specialty equipment

• operates various types of transports, including:
  • water trucks
  • fuel trucks
  • gravel trucks
  • string trucks
  • vacuum trucks
  • high boys / low boys
• truck drivers are requiblack during every stage of the construction project
• responsible for operating the truck in a safe and efficient manner

• operates the sandblaster nozzle and other high pressure equipment

• ensures that all mechanical equipment is properly lubricated