Technical Support Engineer

This video explores the role of a Pipeline Isolation Technician at Stats Group, highlighting the importance of isolating pipeline sections to ensure safety during maintenance or repair operations. The video covers the key responsibilities and qualifications for this high-tech, safety-critical role.

As a Pipeline Isolation Technician, you’ll operate remote-controlled tools to isolate sections of pipelines, ensuring no gas, oil, or other materials flow during maintenance. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and operators, monitoring and maintaining isolation tools, performing safety checks, and issuing isolation certificates. With global travel involved, you’ll be working on both offshore and onshore pipeline projects, using specialized equipment such as remote tech plugs and pigging equipment to keep operations safe and efficient.

Key responsibilities include safely isolating pipeline sections, monitoring tools during operations, collaborating with clients, performing safety checks, handling equipment, and supporting global projects. You’ll need a strong understanding of pipeline operations, high-pressure systems, safety compliance, and hands-on problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications include experience in a technical role, preferably in pipeline, mechanical, or electrical engineering, knowledge of pressure systems, and a background in mechanical or electrical engineering or mechatronics. You’ll also need a willingness to undergo company-specific training and adapt to new environments.

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David Fyffe

Pipeline Isolation Technician

David Fyffe is a Pipeline Isolation Technician at STATS Group, specialising in pipeline isolation, hot tapping, and pressure testing. He plays a key role in ensuring safe and efficient pipeline operations, working with STATS’ advanced isolation technologies to support maintenance, repair, and decommissioning projects worldwide.

About STATS Group

STATS Group is a UK-based leader in pipeline isolation, hot tapping, and line plugging services for the global energy industry. They provide specialized tools and technology to enhance safety, reduce downtime, and improve environmental performance across onshore, topside, and subsea pipeline infrastructure. Their services support the entire lifecycle of hydrocarbon assets, including construction, maintenance, life extension, decommissioning, and energy transition projects like hydrogen transportation and carbon capture and storage.

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