Compressor Station Operator 24 Hr.

Berkshire Hathaway Energy • Leesburg, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

BHE GT&S has an exciting career opportunity as a Compressor Station Operator 24hr. at our Leesburg Station in Leesburg, VA. This role involves operating and maintaining natural gas compressor station equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operations, and performing various maintenance and repair tasks. The position requires a strong understanding of industrial equipment, computer skills, and the ability to work in a demanding environment.

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.
• 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.
• Operate internal combustion engines, turbines, and related equipment and facilities.
• 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.
• 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.

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