Field Pipeline Technician I/II - Sycamore, Genoa, Dekalb, IL

DT Midstream Inc•Channahon, IL

10d•$47,000 - $71,000•Onsite

About The Position

At DT Midstream, we've got the energy to achieve great things! DT Midstream owns and operates a diverse, integrated portfolio of midstream pipeline, storage and gathering assets, allowing us to provide a comprehensive set of midstream services to our customers across the Southern, Northeastern and Midwestern United States and into Canada. Our newly independent public company is an energy industry leader with more than 20 years of proven success as part of DTE Energy and our focus is to be safe, caring, dependable and efficient in all we do. This role involves the day-to-day operations and maintenance of natural gas compressor stations and gathering systems.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Three years of experience in valve maintenance, leak survey of natural gas pipelines, mechanical aptitude, miss-dig or equivalent technical education
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
Ability to function autonomously
Thorough knowledge of O&M manual
Demonstrated ability to lead or participate in work crews
Demonstrated ability to special projects
Use experience to recommend solutions to operational problems
Recommend improvements for operational efficiency
High integrity and self-motivated
Excellent vehicle driving record
Basic computer skills
Good communication, problem solving and physical perceptive skills
Must be able to work and perform without close supervision
Team player
Ability to start and stop equipment
Ability to read and interpret alignment sheets
Ability to read and interpret P&ID
Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
Required to reach with hands and arms above his head as well as stoop and kneel to reach items below his normal reach
Frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to use sense of smell
Medium to heavy lifting requirements
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
Specific vision abilities required: Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus
On the spot decision making required in stressful situations
Works in all types of weather
Available 24 hours per day for on-call and emergency situations
Must be able to remain calm and focused during emergency situations
Frequently be exposed to work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Work near toxic or caustic chemicals.
Occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and vibration
The noise level in the work environment may be above 90 dB

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree
Technical Education

Responsibilities

Operating natural gas pipeline associated equipment including reciprocating natural gas compressors, dehydrators, fluid separating equipment, valves, and gas/liquid measurement equipment.
Adjusting controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges.
Starting up and shutting down equipment.
Visually inspecting equipment and controls at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment, or lubrication.
De-pressuring equipment and pipelines.
Purging/pressurizing equipment and pipelines.
Performing pipeline patrols.
Performing gas leakage surveys.
Locating and marking underground pipelines.
Operating valves.
Implementing safe work practices and a proactive safety culture while ensuring safety for the employee, the public, and the environment at all times.
Ensuring regulatory compliance and record keeping requirements are met and continually monitored, including regulations from the Department of Transportation, Railroad Commission, and Operator Qualification Plans.
Reading, monitoring, and recording various conditions such as pressures, temperatures, hours of operation, fuel consumed, water levels, and monitoring gauges.
Performing minor maintenance on equipment including reciprocating natural gas compressors, dehydrators, fluid separating equipment, and valves.
Monitoring and removing and replacing filters, oil, chemicals, and other lubricating fluids as needed.
Removing and replacing gaskets, valves, and installing plugs as necessary.
Changing gauges and cleaning out sight glasses as necessary.
Maintaining sites in clean condition including picking up trash, taking out trash, controlling weeds, and minor painting.
Changing out suction/discharge valves on compressors, and changing out light bulbs or fuses.
Performing pigging operations.
Continually meeting the demands and improving upon the needs of our customers.
Establishing and maintaining a near perfect driving record.
Demonstrating sound economic thinking skills.
Directing and supervising contract labor involved in pipeline maintenance activities.
Collaborating with direct supervisor on new and improved ideas associated with an always changing pipeline system.
Performing other duties and special projects as may be assigned by supervisor.
Providing incident command support to emergency responders.
Leading mock and table top exercises.
Maintaining OQ qualification of all tasks.
Performing damage prevention activities and documentation.
Recommending solutions to operations issues.
Interacting with contractors and customers both internal and external.