Compressor Station Operator 24 Hr.

Northern Natural Gas • Leesburg, VA

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About The Position

BHE GT&S has an exciting career opportunity as a Compressor Station Operator 24 Hr. at our Loudon Station in Leesburg, VA. The position involves operating and maintaining various equipment and tools at a natural gas compressor station, performing minor repairs, and ensuring a safe operating environment.

Requirements

• Six months documented mechanical experience in a combination of industrial equipment, compressors, pumps, electrical motors, controls circuitry, engines, and/or related natural gas industry experience.
• Documented computer skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and work from elevated work surfaces.
• Ability to crawl, stoop, and work in limited spaces, on scaffolding and in awkward positions.
• Ability to follow mandatory safety rules and standard operating procedures and use personal protective equipment.
• Ability to analyze problems, collect accurate data and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work independently or as a crew member.

Nice To Haves

• Related natural gas industry experience.
• Hands-on natural gas compressor station experience.

Responsibilities

• Start, stop and operate reciprocating/turbine engines, compressors and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform minor repairs to equipment and tools.
• Maintain all station primary and auxiliary equipment (check and adjust water and oil levels, temperatures, pressures, etc.).
• Take and record readings such as pressures, temperatures, volumes, run hours, etc.
• Perform tasks such as blowing drips, emptying tanks, refilling fluids, checking tank levels and managing waste fluids.
• Assist in repairing engines, air compressors, generators, dehydration equipment, etc.
• Keep tools and equipment in safe, orderly, and proper working condition.
• Perform various maintenance duties such as painting, cleaning, polishing, and caring for grounds.
• Operate computerized station controls and change pressures and route gas.
• Prepare written reports, regulate, and report pressures, and calculate and report volumes.
• Order and receive material and maintain records.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Maintain a safe operating environment.
• Operate and maintain other station facilities.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Warehousing and Storage