Sr. Field Technician

Boardwalk•Goodrich, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Boardwalk Pipelines is seeking an Associate Field Technician, Field Technician, or Senior Field Technician for its Goodrich, Texas office. The successful candidate must live within 30 miles of the Gulf South Compressor Station in Goodrich, TX. This position is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of a natural gas compressor station and pipeline system, helping ensure safe, reliable product flow and regulatory compliance. Duties include operating the compressor station on a rotating schedule, responding to callouts during assigned operating weeks, and participating in an area-wide on-call rotation for emergencies or abnormal operating conditions. The role supports environmental, health, safety, and reliability for natural gas transmission operations. It involves identifying and reporting abnormal or unsafe conditions, completing accident and near-miss reports, assisting with emergency response, conducting regulatory compliance activities, and maintaining and repairing equipment. Operations, maintenance, and repair procedures must follow DOT regulations, industry standards, manufacturer specifications, and company policies. The technician handles natural gas associated with reciprocating and turbine compression equipment and the pipeline network in the assigned area; performs assigned work and supports construction activities; and conducts preventive maintenance and regulated inspections at pipeline facilities. Inspections may cover meter stations, corrosion-control systems, valves, leak surveys, and rights-of-way. The position also manages facility encroachment activities, including pipe locates, excavations, and inspections. The technician must acquire Operator Qualification (OQ) tasks and may occasionally assist at other work locations. The job involves standing and walking, carrying and lifting items weighing 50 pounds for at least 50 feet, and exposure to extreme heat, cold, and enclosed spaces. Boardwalk maintains a drug-free workplace and requires pre-employment drug and substance-abuse testing. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong computer skills.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Ability to stand and walk, and carry and lift items weighing 50 pounds for at least 50 feet.
Ability to work in extreme heat and cold temperatures and enclosed spaces.
Must live within 30 miles of the Gulf South Compressor Station in Goodrich, Texas.

Nice To Haves

Experience with natural gas pipelines and compressor facilities.
Familiarity with DOT 192 regulations.
College or technical school degree.
Mechanical and/or electrical industry-related training.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain a natural gas compressor station and pipeline system to support safe, reliable product flow and regulatory compliance.
Operate the compressor station on a rotating schedule, respond to callouts during assigned operating weeks, and participate in an area-wide on-call rotation for emergencies or abnormal operating conditions.
Identify and report abnormal or unsafe conditions; complete accident and near-miss reporting; and support emergency response efforts.
Perform regulatory compliance activities and equipment maintenance and repair in accordance with DOT regulations, industry standards, manufacturer specifications, and company policies.
Handle natural gas associated with reciprocating and turbine compression equipment and the pipeline network in the assigned area.
Perform assigned tasks and support construction activities.
Conduct preventive maintenance and regulated compliance inspections at pipeline facilities, including meter stations, corrosion-control systems, valves, leak surveys, and rights-of-way.
Manage facility encroachment activities, including pipe locates, excavations, and inspections.
Acquire Operator Qualification (OQ) tasks.
Occasionally assist at other work locations.