Compression Operator

New Jersey Resources•Martins Creek, PA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Adelphia Gateway LLC, a subsidiary of New Jersey Resources, is seeking a Compression Operator in Salford/Quakertown, Pennsylvania. The operator services, maintains, and repairs mechanical equipment used in natural gas transmission systems and operates natural gas turbine and/or reciprocating compressors to ensure continuous gas flow to customers. The role also supports station operations, compliance, safety, and upkeep of facilities and equipment. This is an onsite, safety-sensitive position subject to U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regulations, including required drug and alcohol testing. The employee must live within 35 miles of the assigned work location, carry a company-provided cell phone, and respond to emergency calls during and outside working hours within one hour. The role requires a flexible schedule that may include weekends, nights, and holidays. Work conditions include exposure to extreme heat or cold, high noise levels, and enclosed spaces. Physical duties include bending, stooping, squatting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolds, as well as climbing, crawling, and working in tight or awkward spaces. The employee must have good visual acuity and hearing and be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least three years of demonstrated work-related experience.
Mechanical aptitude and prior experience troubleshooting, operating, and maintaining industrial or stationary reciprocating internal combustion engines.
Previous training and experience with electronics or electrical equipment and instrumentation.
Basic knowledge of electrical and combustible gas safety regulations and procedures.
Valid driver's license.
Demonstrated time-management skills and ability to work independently.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Organized and detail oriented.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Subject to DOT testing and OQ training and certification.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, or holidays.
Must reside within 35 miles of the assigned work location.
Must carry a company-provided cell phone and respond to emergency calls during working and non-working hours within one hour.
Must be capable of required physical activities, have good visual acuity and hearing, and be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two years of gas lift experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance, emergency troubleshooting, and repairs on compressors, coolant and lube oil systems, valves and actuators, emergency power and shutdown systems, safety systems, and station and unit control systems.
Follow maintenance and repair procedures and standards to ensure the integrity and safety of mechanical systems and equipment; conduct routine checks and report or resolve faults and abnormalities.
Work with operations and engineering teams to maintain standard procedures and troubleshoot problems.
Maintain compressor site operating procedure manuals, reports, permits, and logs, and accurately record maintenance and repair activities.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including DOT, OSHA, and EPA requirements; identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
Perform fuel and exhaust sampling and ensure proper handling and disposal of oil, oil-waste absorbents, coolant, and other hazardous waste.
Order and maintain parts and supply inventories at compressor sites and notify the supervisor of availability or quality issues.
Assist with maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of PLCs, electronic control systems, and devices.
Manually operate compressors during testing and real-time operation.
Troubleshoot breakdowns and perform repairs.
Maintain the general upkeep of facilities and equipment as needed.
Perform compliance activities, including line patrolling, leakage surveys, and line locating, and complete associated forms.
Participate in the company safety program.
Assist in developing project scopes and station work plans.
Carry a company-provided cell phone and respond to emergency calls and situations within one hour, including during non-working hours.