<p> 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. </p> <strong style="color: black; cursor: default">Construction Manager</strong><br /> <ul style="cursor: default"><li style="cursor: default">the pipeline company's field representative</li><li style="cursor: default">responsible for overseeing all aspects of the construction project</li><li style="cursor: default">responsible for all supervisors, employees, and contract workers</li><li style="cursor: default">ensures that jobs are completed in a timely and cost efficient manner</li><li style="cursor: default">reports to head office and to the oil company</li><li style="cursor: default">pay varies with experience and qualifications</li></ul><br /><br />  <strong style="color: black; cursor: default">Construction Foreman</strong><br /> <ul style="cursor: default"><li style="cursor: default">responsible for hiring and training staff</li><li style="cursor: default">responsible for crew scheduling</li><li style="cursor: default">coordinates with the assistant foreman and lead hands to avoid scheduling conflicts and keep crews running efficiently</li><li style="cursor: default">oversees all personnel on the project, including all construction crews</li><li style="cursor: default">ensures that all staff are properly trained in emergency procedures</li><li style="cursor: default">ensures that all staff properly use personal protective equipment</li><li style="cursor: default">reports to the construction manager</li><li style="cursor: default">pay varies with experience</li></ul><br /><br />  <strong style="color: black; cursor: default">Assistant Foreman</strong><br /> <ul style="cursor: default"><li style="cursor: default">assists the foreman as necessary</li><li style="cursor: default">pay varies with experience</li></ul><br /><br />  <strong style="color: black; cursor: default">Lead Hand</strong><br /> <ul style="cursor: default"><li style="cursor: default">responsible for the activities and scheduling of a construction crew</li><li style="cursor: default">ensures that the crew operates safely and efficiently</li><li style="cursor: default">coordinates with the foreman or assistant foreman</li></ul><br /><br />  <strong style="color: black; cursor: default">Welder</strong><br /> <ul style="cursor: default"><li style="cursor: default">welds segments of pipe together</li></ul><br /><br />   <strong style="color: black; cursor: default">Pipefitter</strong><br /> <ul style="cursor: default"><li style="cursor: default">works with hoist operator to align pipe segments</li><li style="cursor: default">guides pipe into the trench</li><li style="cursor: default">inserts spacers between pipe segments</li><li style="cursor: default">inspects pipe joints to ensure proper alignment</li><li style="cursor: default">may apply glue to non-metal pipes</li></ul><br /><br />  <strong style="color: black; cursor: default">Pipeliner</strong> <em>Entry level labor position</em><br /> <ul style="cursor: default"><li style="cursor: default">maintains pipelines and in-line facilities</li><li style="cursor: default">places pipe supports and pipe along the pipeline route prior to construction</li><li style="cursor: default">picks up pipe supports and any garbage along pipeline route once construction is finished</li><li style="cursor: default">removes and replaces obstacles such as fences and water lines</li><li style="cursor: default">may operate heavy machinery such as trenchers, hoes, and bulldozers</li><li style="cursor: default">uses a chainsaw, axe, or other tool to removes trees and brush from the pipeline right-of-way</li><li style="cursor: default">uses hand tools to dig drainage ditches as requiblack</li><li style="cursor: default">cleans and paints exposed metal as needed to prevent corrosion</li><li style="cursor: default">very physical job</li><li style="cursor: default">transports parts and supplies to the jobsite from a storage site or the nearest town</li></ul><br /><br />   <strong style="color: black; cursor: default">Crane Operator</strong><br /> <ul style="cursor: default"><li style="cursor: default">uses mobile cranes or picker(boom) trucks to transfer equipment and supplies on and off of transport trucks</li></ul><br /><br />   <strong style="color: black; cursor: default">Heavy Equipment Operator</strong><br /> <ul style="cursor: default"><li style="cursor: default">operates heavy equipment including<ul><li>cats / bulldozers</li><li>track and wheeled hoes</li><li>bobcats and forklifts</li><li>front end loaders</li><li>graders</li><li>trenchers</li><li>power shovels</li></ul></li><li style="cursor: default">used in various areas of pipeline construction</li><li style="cursor: default">responsible for operating equipment in a safe and efficient manner</li></ul><br /><br /> <strong style="color: black; cursor: default">Heavy Duty Mechanic</strong><br /> <ul style="cursor: default"><li style="cursor: default">repairs trucks and large equipment on-site</li></ul><br /><br /> <strong style="color: black; cursor: default">Swamper</strong> <em>Entry level labor position</em><br /> <ul style="cursor: default"><li style="cursor: default">travels with the transport</li><li style="cursor: default">assists the driver as necessary</li><li style="cursor: default">loads and unloads the transport</li><li style="cursor: default">cleans the truck and equipment</li><li style="cursor: default">inspects tie downs and other retaining devices for wear and damage</li><li style="cursor: default">ensures that loads are properly tied down before transport</li></ul><br /><br />   <strong style="color: black; cursor: default">Small / Specialty Engine Mechanic</strong><br /> <ul style="cursor: default"><li style="cursor: default">repairs small engines in specialty equipment</li></ul><br /><br />   <strong style="color: black; cursor: default">Truck Driver</strong><br /> <ul style="cursor: default"><li style="cursor: default">operates various types of transports, including:<ul><li>water trucks</li><li>fuel trucks</li><li>gravel trucks</li><li>string trucks</li><li>vacuum trucks</li><li>high boys / low boys</li></ul></li><li style="cursor: default">truck drivers are requiblack during every stage of the construction project</li><li style="cursor: default">responsible for operating the truck in a safe and efficient manner</li></ul><br /><br />   <!-- <b style="color:black; 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