Associate Field Technician, Field Technician, Sr. Field Technician

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP Human Resources • Columbia, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for our customers. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feedstocks. We have the experience, knowledge, and flexibility to design service offerings and create system enhancements tailored to our customers’ needs throughout the 13 states in which we operate. As an organization focused on sustainability, we are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source. This commitment is made to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. We incorporate environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into our day-to-day operations and seek to strengthen and support the communities we serve. Additional information about the company can be found online at www.bwpipelines.com.

We are currently looking for an Associate Field Technician, Field Technician, Sr. Field Technician for our Columbia, La location.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This role is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of a natural gas compressor station and pipeline system to ensure safe, reliable product flow and full regulatory compliance. Duties include operating the compressor station on a rotating schedule, responding to callouts during assigned operating weeks, and participating in an area-wide on-call rotation for emergency or abnormal operating conditions.
The position provides environmental, health, safety, and reliability support for natural gas transmission operations. Responsibilities include identifying and reporting abnormal or unsafe conditions, completing accident and near-miss reporting, supporting emergency response efforts, performing regulatory compliance activities, and conducting equipment maintenance and repair.
The role is also responsible for executing operations, maintenance, and repair procedures in accordance with DOT regulations, industry standards, manufacturer specifications, and company policies related to facility equipment and appurtenances.
Key responsibilities include handling natural gas related to reciprocating / turbine compression equipment, pipeline network in assigned area; performing assigned tasks, supporting construction activities; conducting preventative maintenance and regulated compliance inspections along pipelines such at meter stations, on corrosion control systems, valves, leak surveys and right-of-way areas; and managing facility encroachment activities such as pipe locates, excavations, and inspections. The role requires acquiring Operator Qualification (OQ) tasks and may occasionally involve assisting at other work locations.
The successful candidate will be required to live within 30 miles of the Columbia Operations facility.

Requirements

• Must live 30 miles within facility
• Physical requirements - standing/walking; climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; bending/stooping/squatting; carrying and lifting items 50 lbs. for a minimum of 50 feet
• Working conditions - exposure to extreme heat and cold temperatures and enclosed spaces
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent verbal communications skills
• Problem solving skills and ability to manage filing system
• History of safe work
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Current Driver’s License with clean record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with natural gas pipelines and compressor facilities
• Familiarity with DOT 192 Regulations
• College or technical school degree
• Mechanical and/or Electrical degree
• Mechanical and/or Electrical industry related training

Responsibilities

• Daily operation and maintenance of a natural gas compressor station and pipeline system to ensure safe, reliable product flow and full regulatory compliance.
• Operating the compressor station on a rotating schedule.
• Responding to callouts during assigned operating weeks.
• Participating in an area-wide on-call rotation for emergency or abnormal operating conditions.
• Providing environmental, health, safety, and reliability support for natural gas transmission operations.
• Identifying and reporting abnormal or unsafe conditions.
• Completing accident and near-miss reporting.
• Supporting emergency response efforts.
• Performing regulatory compliance activities.
• Conducting equipment maintenance and repair.
• Executing operations, maintenance, and repair procedures in accordance with DOT regulations, industry standards, manufacturer specifications, and company policies related to facility equipment and appurtenances.
• Handling natural gas related to reciprocating / turbine compression equipment, pipeline network in assigned area.
• Performing assigned tasks.
• Supporting construction activities.
• Conducting preventative maintenance and regulated compliance inspections along pipelines such at meter stations, on corrosion control systems, valves, leak surveys and right-of-way areas.
• Managing facility encroachment activities such as pipe locates, excavations, and inspections.
• Acquiring Operator Qualification (OQ) tasks.
• Occasionally assisting at other work locations.

Benefits

• Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hiring.
• Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

What This Job Offers

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