Field Technician Water Solutions, Lead

Tallgrass • Douglas, WY

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About The Position

The Field Technician-Water Solutions Lead performs routine and complex tasks involving fluids unloading, equipment maintenance, and other assigned work on company property, while providing outstanding customer service. The role operates water-service equipment, supports water-related projects and facilities, monitors operations and compliance, maintains equipment, and reports facility volumes and operating parameters. The position works a 7-days-on/7-days-off hitch with 12-hour shifts, receives overtime, is on call, and may require non-traditional hours. The employee must be available by cell phone during working and non-working hours and may work in office settings and outdoors in inclement weather around industrial hazards. The selected candidate must pass a drug screening, background check, and fit-for-duty examination after receiving an offer and before employment begins.

Tallgrass describes itself as a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering energy and services. The company offers a Total Rewards Program intended to support employees’ physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of experience in water-related oilfield services.
• Understanding and experience with water-related projects, including sourcing, pipelines, treatment, and disposal.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• When operating company vehicles or equipment, drive safely to and from wells and well sites, maintain a clean driving record, and adhere to company policies.
• Promote a continuous safety culture and understand industry standards and best practices.
• Apply Standard Operating Procedures to routine tasks and be willing to learn company-specific applications.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take direction from management, adhere to work schedules and rules, focus on details, and collaborate in teams.
• Ability to adapt to a changing, fast-paced work environment and organize and prioritize daily work.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 32 pounds, push up to 59.7 pounds of force, and pull approximately 60 pounds of force.
• Ability to perform frequent manual material handling, including bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, and kneeling.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders, and ascend and descend for extended periods during field operations.
• Ability to reach at overhead, shoulder, waist, knee, and floor levels, with fine motor movement and grasping and pinching capabilities.
• Ability to perform whole-body movements such as twisting, pivoting, lateral flexion, and exerting rotational force.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, vibrating, and loud environments.
• Successfully pass a drug screening, background check, and fit-for-duty examination after receiving a job offer and before commencing employment.

Nice To Haves

• Working understanding and knowledge of saltwater disposal (SWD) and associated equipment.
• One or more years of SWD operating experience.

Responsibilities

• Off-load a high volume of water trucks daily.
• Operate a vacuum truck for fluid transferring and skimming.
• Operate a backhoe for snow plowing and digging up valves and water lines.
• Use HDPE fusing equipment and perform repairs.
• Develop an understanding of the operation of equipment on assigned routes or at assigned facilities.
• Measure and record truck and pipeline volumes, ensuring data received and entered is accurate.
• Maintain daily contact with co-workers and clients to support working relationships and the reliability of Tallgrass infrastructure.
• Monitor contract compliance and ensure facilities perform satisfactorily and comply with contract and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor day-to-day operations, safety, environmental compliance, and quality as directed by Tallgrass Management; complete daily reporting requirements.
• Report volumes and key facility operating parameters at shift change and to related personnel.
• Identify production-related issues and learn appropriate solutions under supervision, consulting appropriate Tallgrass personnel.
• Follow the preventative maintenance plan and system integrity testing requirements.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance on equipment, and communicate corrective maintenance needs that cannot be completed independently.
• Interact with people tactfully, courteously, and professionally; communicate clearly in person and by telephone.
• Maintain regular attendance and consistently perform at a high level.
• Work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain regard for personal safety, company assets and employees, and public safety.
• Perform other tasks and duties assigned to support company operations.
• Carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive pay.
• Health insurance package options, including Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
• Infertility coverage.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately, plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%.
• Wellness programs and mental health resources.
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer time off, and bereavement paid time off.
• Identity theft protection.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
• Company vehicle, if applicable.
• Employee discounts on vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more.
• Networking and employee engagement events.
• Personal development opportunities to grow a career based on strengths and interests.

What This Job Offers

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