Entry Level Pipeline Inspector Jobs in Houston, TX

About Team:
TEAM, Inc. is a global leader within the specialized Mechanical Services and Inspections sector, offering high-quality and specialized services to the refining, petrochemical, power, pipeline, aerospace, and other industrial sectors. We are committed to safety, innovation, and performance excellence.
Position Overview:
TEAM is seeking an entry level person interested in learning and assisting in Leak Detection & Repair Services (LDAR), will be trained and responsible for assisting in conducting air monitoring and emissions measurement activities, performing equipment calibrations and maintenance, and collecting and organizing field data for air quality compliance and emissions assessment program. Must be safety-focused, keen to train and learn with a good work ethic to continue a career within the service line career path assigned.
Why Team:
• Excellent benefits, 401k match, paid vacation and holidays, overtime with full travel and per-diem paid.
• Work with top-tier equipment and support teams in a high-impact environment.
• Opportunities for training along with growth into other technical services, project management or leadership roles.
• A performance-driven, safety-first culture built on trust, teamwork, and technical excellence.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Compliance with all safety procedures and job documentation.

• Performs EPA Method 21 hydrocarbon leak detection using a portable gas analyzer and electronic data collector.

• Performs analyzer certification and calibration, and routine preventative maintenance to assure optimum operation of testing equipment.

• Assures all activities for an assigned monitoring route are completed within a time frame consistent with TEAM's policies and procedures, assuring all components are monitored completely and are accurately reported.

• Identifies leaks as prescribed by the applicable governing regulations and completes and attaches a leaking component tag to properly identify the leak source.

• Performs visual assessments for evidence of leaking hydrocarbons, and report equipment with open-ended lines.

• Maintains the identification system of LDAR components and identifies and records changes in the LDAR component inventory.

• Provides reports daily and communicates with site-specific personnel and branch management regarding equipment changes.

• Communicates with plant personnel as directed.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Attend and complete the required training to maintain competence and to continuously improve their skills and levels of competence and knowledge.

• Identifies circumstances that necessitate the use of proper safety procedures and equipment.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.

• Sufficient personal mobility to maneuver in a standard, refinery or plant environment to include the ability to access elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells except when performing non-field duties.

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employees to communicate effectively.

• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employees to investigations.

• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine office duties.

• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.

• Ability to maintain focus and multitask with effective communication skills.

Work Conditions

• Position is based out of a TEAM field office or client site location.

• Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in a plant atmosphere.

• Interaction with other crew employees, as well as supervisors and client personnel.

• Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.

• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection.

• May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.

• May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

Job Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Technical school, Industry or relevant training preferred but not essential
• Industry experience preferred but not essential.
• Driving License, TWIC Card, preferred.
This job description outlines the general tasks and work difficulty for the position but does not specify the exact duties and responsibilities of individual roles. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.
The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
TEAM Industrial Services, Inc. strictly prohibits discrimination against applicants, employees, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.
TEAM's Core Values
Safety First / Quality Always - In everything we do
Integrity - Uncompromising standards of integrity and ethical conduct
Service Leadership - Leading Service Quality, professionalism and responsiveness
Innovation - Supports continuous growth and improvement
Pride and Respect - For our customers, for each other and for all our stakeholders
Teamwork - Global teamwork and collaboration
Equal Opportunity Employer
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