Field Pipeline Technician I/II - Grand Cane, LA

DT Midstream•Grand Cane, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At DT Midstream (DTM), we've got the energy to achieve great things! DTM 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. DTM is an energy industry leader with more than 20 years of proven success, and our focus is to be safe, caring, dependable and efficient in all we do.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Level II - 3 years minimum experience in analytical role
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

Nice To Haves

Emergency response: Provide incident command support to emergency responders, lead mock and table top exercises

Responsibilities

Assumes the responsibility of operating natural gas pipeline associated equipment including but not limited to reciprocating natural gas compressors, dehydrators, fluid separating equipment, valves, gas/liquid measurement equipment, etc.
Start-up/shutdown of equipment
Adjusting controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges
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
Implements safe work practices and a proactive safety culture while ensuring safety for the employee, the public, and the environment at all times.
Ensures regulatory compliance and record keeping requirements are met and continually monitored.
Reads, monitors, and records various conditions such as pressures, temperatures, hours of operation, fuel consumed, water levels, and monitors gauges.
Performs minor maintenance on equipment including but not limited to reciprocating natural gas compressors, dehydrators, fluid separating equipment, valves, etc.
Monitoring and removing and replacing filters, oil, chemicals, and other lubricating fluids as needed
Remove and replace gaskets as needed
Remove and replace valves if necessary
Install plugs as necessary
Change gauges
Maintain sites in clean condition including picking up trash, taking out trash, controlling weeds, minor painting, etc.
Clean out sight glasses as necessary
Change out suction/discharge valves on compressors
Change out light bulbs or fuses
Perform pigging operations
Continually meeting the demands and improving upon the needs of our customers.
Establishes and maintains a near perfect driving record.
Demonstrates sound economic thinking skills.
Directs and supervises contract labor involved in pipeline maintenance activities.
Collaborates well with direct supervisor on new and improved ideas associated with an always changing pipeline system
Performs other duties and special projects as may be assigned by supervisor.
Provide incident command support to emergency responders, lead mock and table top exercises
Maintain OQ qualification of all tasks
Competent in damage prevention activities and documentation
Ability to read and interpret alignment sheets
Ability to read and interpret P&ID
Recommend solutions to operations issues
Interact with contractors and customers both internal and external