Sr. Field Technician

Boardwalk•Youngsville, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To carry out daily operation and maintenance tasks associated with the compressor station and pipeline system in the Youngsville area. This position will be responsible for environmental, health & safety for natural gas transmission through the pipeline system, and compressor station. Specific duties will consist of, but are not limited to, valve inspection and maintenance, tank gauging, pipeline locating, pipeline patrolling, and one call duties. This position will be responsible for performing all assigned construction duties as well as preventive pipeline maintenance and operations related to meter station, corrosion control, and right of way maintenance. 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. In this role, you will also be 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 be on a call-out rotation related to compressor station and pipeline activities. Qualified candidates must live within 30 miles of the Youngsville Compressor station in Youngsville, LA to respond to call outs expediently. A successful candidate will be required to complete Core Blocks in Safety, Environmental and Company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Must live within 30 miles of facility
Physical requirements - standing/walking; climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; bending/stooping/squatting; carrying and lifting items 50 lbs. for a minimum of 50 feet
Working conditions - exposure to extreme heat and cold temperatures and enclosed spaces
Strong computer skills
Excellent verbal communications skills
Problem solving skills and ability to manage filing system
History of safe work
Mechanical aptitude
Current Drivers License with clean record
Highschool Diploma or Equivalent

Nice To Haves

Experience working with natural gas pipelines and compressor facilities as well as familiar with DOT 192 Regulations
Mechanical and/or Electrical degree
Mechanical and/or Electrical industry related training

Responsibilities

Valve inspection and maintenance
Tank gauging
Pipeline locating
Pipeline patrolling
One call duties
Performing all assigned construction duties
Preventive pipeline maintenance and operations related to meter station, corrosion control, and right of way maintenance
Recognition and reporting of abnormal and safety related operating conditions, accident and near miss reporting, as well as emergency response
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 be on a call-out rotation related to compressor station and pipeline activities