Associate Field Technician/Field Technician/Sr. Field Technician
About The Position
This position is responsible for carrying out daily operations & maintenance tasks associated with pipeline and compressor station compliance and maintenance of Texas Gas pipelines in Pineville and other assigned areas. This position will be responsible for environmental health & safety and reliability for natural gas transmission through the pipeline system. Specific duties will consist of, but are not limited to, compressor maintenance, reading rectifiers, valve inspection and maintenance, tank gauging, pipeline locating, pipeline patrolling, gas sampling, one-calls, preventive pipeline maintenance and operations related to meter station, valve site and right of way maintenance, gas quality monitoring and assisting with construction and repairs of pipelines and associated facilities. This includes but is not limited to; operating the facilities, assisting with the repair and maintenance of reciprocating natural gas fired Cooper Bessmer engines, Solar Turbine and associated compressor units including the overhaul and mechanical repairs of all reciprocating natural gas engines and compressors. This position may occasionally be required to assist at other nearby areas. This position will be responsible for recognition and reporting of abnormal and safety related operating conditions, accident and near miss reporting, as well as emergency response (HAZWOPER). This position is also responsible for regulatory compliance, operations, maintenance, and repair procedures associated with DOT, industry standards, manufacturer, and company guidelines as they relate to facility equipment and appurtenances. This position will be expected to respond to call-outs and will be part of the on-call rotation related to pipeline and compression and for responding to emergencies or abnormal situations. The successful candidate will be required to live within 30 miles of the Texas Gas Pineville Operations facility located at 3983 Old Marksville Hwy Pineville, LA. in order to respond to call outs expediently.
Requirements
- 1 to 5 years of gas pipeline operations and maintenance experience or equivalent petrochemical / oil industry experience.
- Excellent verbal communication skills, problem solving skills and a history of safe work are required.
- Ability to work outside in hot, cold, muddy, and wet environments and ability to stand for long periods of time, and climb stairs and ladders.
- Ability to utilize a PC and I-phone and manage a filing system.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and a strong mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. for a minimum of 50 feet.
- Ability to operate valve control wheels with a minimum of 50 turns.
- Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record with no restrictions. Chosen candidate will be required to maintain a Louisiana Class D license.
Nice To Haves
- Electrical knowledge including certifications and degrees
- Natural Gas Compression Experience
- PHMSA 192 knowledge
Responsibilities
- compressor maintenance
- reading rectifiers
- valve inspection and maintenance
- tank gauging
- pipeline locating
- pipeline patrolling
- gas sampling
- one-calls
- preventive pipeline maintenance and operations related to meter station, valve site and right of way maintenance
- gas quality monitoring
- assisting with construction and repairs of pipelines and associated facilities
- operating the facilities
- assisting with the repair and maintenance of reciprocating natural gas fired Cooper Bessmer engines, Solar Turbine and associated compressor units including the overhaul and mechanical repairs of all reciprocating natural gas engines and compressors
- recognition and reporting of abnormal and safety related operating conditions
- accident and near miss reporting
- emergency response (HAZWOPER)
- regulatory compliance, operations, maintenance, and repair procedures associated with DOT, industry standards, manufacturer, and company guidelines as they relate to facility equipment and appurtenances
- respond to call-outs and will be part of the on-call rotation related to pipeline and compression and for responding to emergencies or abnormal situations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
