Sr Field Technician

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP Human Resources•McComb, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Boardwalk is seeking an Associate Field Technician, Field Technician, or Senior Field Technician for its McComb, Mississippi office. The position operates and maintains a natural gas compressor station and pipeline system to ensure safe, reliable product flow and regulatory compliance. The technician works on a rotating operating schedule, responds to callouts during assigned operating weeks, and participates in an area-wide on-call rotation for emergencies or abnormal operating conditions. The technician must live within 30 miles of the McComb Compressor Station to respond to callouts. The role supports environmental, health, safety, and reliability in natural gas transmission operations. It involves identifying and reporting abnormal or unsafe conditions, reporting accidents and near misses, supporting emergency response, conducting regulatory compliance activities, and maintaining and repairing equipment. Work must follow DOT regulations, industry standards, manufacturer specifications, and company policies. The technician handles natural gas operations involving reciprocating or turbine compression equipment and the pipeline network in the assigned area; performs assigned tasks and supports construction; and conducts preventive maintenance and regulated inspections at meter stations, corrosion-control systems, valves, leak surveys, and rights-of-way. The position also manages facility encroachment activities, including pipe locates, excavations, and inspections. The technician must acquire Operator Qualification (OQ) tasks and may occasionally assist at other work locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Mechanical aptitude.
Strong computer skills.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Problem-solving skills and ability to manage a filing system.
History of safe work.
Current driver's license with a clean record.
Ability to stand and walk; climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; bend, stoop, and squat; and carry and lift items weighing 50 pounds for at least 50 feet.
Ability to work in extreme heat and cold and in enclosed spaces.
Must live within 30 miles of the McComb Compressor Station to respond to callouts.

Nice To Haves

Experience 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.
Associate degree.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain a natural gas compressor station and pipeline system.
Work a rotating operating schedule, respond to callouts during assigned operating weeks, and participate in an area-wide on-call rotation for emergencies or abnormal operating conditions.
Identify and report abnormal or unsafe conditions and complete accident and near-miss reporting.
Support emergency response efforts and perform regulatory compliance activities.
Maintain and repair equipment according to DOT regulations, industry standards, manufacturer specifications, and company policies.
Handle natural gas operations involving reciprocating or turbine compression equipment and the pipeline network in the assigned area.
Perform assigned tasks and support construction activities.
Conduct preventive maintenance and regulated compliance inspections at meter stations, on corrosion-control systems and valves, and through leak surveys and rights-of-way inspections.
Manage facility encroachment activities, including pipe locates, excavations, and inspections.
Acquire Operator Qualification (OQ) tasks.
Occasionally assist at other work locations.