Associate Field Technician/ Field Technician/ Sr. Field Technician

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP Human Resources • Kosciusko, MS

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for our customers. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feedstocks. We have the experience, knowledge, and flexibility to design service offerings and create system enhancements tailored to our customers’ needs throughout the 13 states in which we operate. As an organization focused on sustainability, we are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source. This commitment is made to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. We incorporate environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into our day-to-day operations and seek to strengthen and support the communities we serve. Additional information about the company can be found online at www.bwpipelines.com.

We are currently looking for an Associate Field Technician/ Field Technician/ Sr. Field Technician for our Kosciusko, MS location.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position is responsible for carrying out daily operations & maintenance tasks associated with pipeline activities and to assist with operations and maintenance of Boardwalk’s facilities located in Isola, Lexington, and Kosciusko Mississippi 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, corrosion control, valve inspection and maintenance, pipeline locating, pipeline patrolling, one-calls, preventive pipeline maintenance and operations related to meter station and compressor station, valve sites and right of way maintenance, and assisting with construction and repairs of pipelines and associated facilities. The facilities consists of turbine compressors and associated equipment. 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 as 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 operations and for responding to emergency or abnormal situations. The successful candidate will be required to live within 30 miles of the Kosciusko facility located in Kosciusko, Mississippi, in order to respond to call outs expediently.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• 1 to 5 years of gas pipeline operations and maintenance experience or equivalent petrochemical / oil industry experience
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• A history of safe work
• Ability to work outside in hot, cold, muddy, and wet environments
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Ability to utilize a PC and manage a filing system
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• 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
• Strong commitment to personal and Team safety
• Must live within 30 miles of facility
• Must have a strong commitment to personal and Team safety

Nice To Haves

• 3 (plus) years of gas pipeline operations and maintenance experience
• Understanding of DOT 192 regulations
• Natural gas compressor maintenance experience

Responsibilities

• Carrying out daily operations & maintenance tasks associated with pipeline activities
• Assisting with operations and maintenance of Boardwalk’s facilities
• Environmental health & safety and reliability for natural gas transmission through the pipeline system
• Corrosion control
• Valve inspection and maintenance
• Pipeline locating
• Pipeline patrolling
• One-calls
• Preventive pipeline maintenance and operations related to meter station and compressor station
• Valve sites and right of way maintenance
• Assisting with construction and repairs of pipelines and associated facilities
• 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 as associated with DOT, industry standards, manufacturer, and company guidelines as they relate to facility equipment and appurtenances
• Respond to call-outs and be part of the on-call rotation related to pipeline and compression operations and for responding to emergency or abnormal situations

Benefits

• Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hiring.
• Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED