Pigging Technician I

Pay Range: $23.00 $26.00 per hour (DOE)

Why choose us

Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture.

Our employees commitment to protecting the environment is intrinsic and deeply rooted both individually and collectively at Brice giving you purpose driven work that is impactful. We pride ourselves on our reputation for anticipating client needs. You can count on Brice Equipment to be there when you need us most.

Brice Equipment encourages you to grow your career through handson training to learn other areas of Brice Equipment. We foster innovation and a commitment to excellence.

What does Brice Equipment LLC do

Brice Equipment provides arcticgrade equipment and support services to the oil and gas and construction industries on the North Slope Cook Inlet and throughout Alaska. Brice Equipment currently hosts a fleet of more than 400 pieces of equipment ranging from heavy construction machinery to mobile support equipment.

What can you expect

As the Pigging Technician I you will work onsite in Kenai AK and you will be responsible for assisting with ensuring the quality and efficiency of the operation of pipeline systems. This position you are responsible for assisting with the safe and efficient operation of pipeline systems associated with the transportation of gas and liquid products including maintenance of equipment general troubleshooting and repair. The work schedule for this position is determined by the project schedule and the pipeline/facility owner.

How will you do it

• Assist with the setup of highpressure gas separators and airdrying equipment used in the pigging process.
• Assist with the setup of flow meters and pressure testing and monitoring equipment on pipelines.
• Assist with loading and launching of pigs in high pressure gas pipelines and liquid service pipelines.
• Assist with the monitoring of pig tracking equipment and geophones for pig travel and arrivals.
• Safely remove the pigs out of pig traps without the possible contamination of Iron Sulfides and/or paraffin/oil waste.
• Operate air compressors liquid service pumps air driven pumps and pneumatic equipment along with the heavy equipment used to position or stage the other equipment.
• Perform rigging duties and the required hand signals for offshore crane work.
• Assist with the bolt up and torqueing of blinds valves flanges and pipe spools on liquid and gas pipelines.
• Create daily reports and time sheets for myself and other crew members.
• Install high pressure hoses and hard lines from pipelines to separators and equipment.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of pumps for liquid pigging batches.
• General knowledge of structural and mechanical piping maintenance operations.
• Ability to observe safety and security procedures determine appropriate action beyond guidelines report potentially unsafe conditions and properly use equipment and materials.
• Ability to work with accuracy and thoroughness to see ways to improve and promote quality and to monitor own work.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform work in a timely manner practice independent judgment and make decisions.
• Ability to work in a fastpaced working environment with constantly changing work priorities.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as employee handbooks safety instructions and other procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Able to learn and follow instructions in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to participate in group meetings.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to use excellent time management to prioritize and plan work activities.
• Ability to follow instructions respond to management direction and take responsibility for own actions.
• Ability to work in a team environment and ask for assistance when needed.
• Ability to work in harsh weather conditions.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.

Who is Brice Equipment LLC looking for

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One 1 year pipeline/oilfield experience or similar mechanical/construction/labor experience required.
• TWIC (transportation worker identification credential) card or the ability to obtain one at the time of hire.
• Cook Inlet Training Standards Certification (CITS) or the ability to obtain one at the time of hire.
• Valid state drivers license and be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the Brice Equipments Driving Policy required.
• Ability to travel for workrelated purposes (more than 75 of the time as needed).
• Ability to pass a drug driving and background screening.

More reasons you will love working with Brice Equipment LLC:

• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums. *Eligible if expected to work 130 hours per month or more for at least 90 days
• Dental and Vision Insurance. *Eligible first of month after completing 60 days of employment with an average hours of 30 or more/week
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6 of your contribution once you have worked 6 months or worked 1000 hours of service whichever occurs first.

*Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions or company handbook. For questions please email the Human Resources Department at

How do you apply

Please visit our careers page at and select Brice Equipment LLC under the company tab.

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PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally it is our policy to select place train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality attitude and experience so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local state and federal laws and without regard to nonwork related factors such as race color religion/creed sex national origin age disability marital status veteran status pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity citizenship genetic information or other protected status. When applicable our policy of nondiscrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting hiring training transfer promotion placement layoff compensation termination reduction in force and benefits.

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It is Calista and Subsidiaries business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable state and federal laws to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

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This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.