Compressor Station Operator 24 Hr.

Berkshire Hathaway Energy • Lawrenceville, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

BHE GT&S has an exciting career opportunity as a Compressor Station Operator 24hr. at our Tioga Station in Lawrenceville, PA. This role involves operating and maintaining reciprocating/turbine engines, compressors, and auxiliary equipment at a natural gas compressor station. The operator will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all station equipment, performing routine maintenance, and responding to operational needs.

Requirements

• Six months documented mechanical experience in a COMBINATION of the following: industrial equipment, compressors, pumps, electrical motors, controls circuitry, engines AND/OR reciprocating/combustion/turbine engines, other engines AND/OR related natural gas industry experience AND/OR related military experience AND/OR equivalent related education (technical school or college.)
• Documented computer skills
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Operate various equipment and tools weighing up to 90 lbs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• 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.
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Online Cognitive and Mechanical Assessment Tests
• Contribute to a team-centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity
• Support the Company’s CHAMPION culture, which centers around personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering quality for our customers
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

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 and perform minor repairs to equipment and tools at a natural gas compressor station.
• 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, etc.
• 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, caring for grounds, etc.
• 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.
• Report pressures and operating conditions to dispatcher and maintain related records.
• Change pressures and route gas as directed.
• Operate auxiliary equipment such as water pumps, generators, motors, heating boilers.
• Make minor repairs to engines and equipment, assist in major overhauls, and keep tools and equipment in safe and proper working conditions.
• Prepare records and reports as required.
• Direct other employees in the performance of assigned duties.
• May perform other duties as required in higher or lower classifications.
• Order and receive material and maintain appropriate records.

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

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