Field Technician-Water Solutions

Tallgrass • Gillette, WY

3d

About The Position

The Field Technician-Water Solutions performs routine and complex field work, including unloading fluids, maintaining equipment, and completing assigned tasks on company property while providing outstanding customer service. The role supports water operations by monitoring equipment and facility performance, measuring and reporting volumes, maintaining infrastructure reliability, following preventative maintenance and integrity-testing plans, and performing routine repairs. The technician works with co-workers, clients, and Tallgrass personnel to address operational issues, maintain safety and regulatory compliance, and support daily operations. This is an on-call role with a 7/7 hitch and 12-hour shifts; non-traditional hours may be needed. Overtime is provided. The position has no supervisory responsibility. Work may take place in office settings and outdoors in inclement weather and around industrial hazards. Candidates must pass a drug screening, background check, and fit-for-duty examination after receiving an offer and before starting employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience; work experience may be used in lieu of education.
• At least six months of experience in water-related oilfield services.
• Understanding and experience with water-related projects, including sourcing, pipelines, treatment, and disposal.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• If operating a company vehicle or equipment, drive safely to and from wells and well sites, maintain a clean driving record, and follow company policies.
• Promote a continuous safety culture and understand industry standards and best practices.
• Apply Standard Operating Procedures for 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, and focus attention on details.
• Ability to participate actively in teams and collaborate to improve performance.
• Ability to adapt to a changing, fast-paced work environment and organize and prioritize daily work.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 32 pounds for tasks such as handling filters, tools, and cases of water up to 300 feet.
• Ability to push up to 59.7 pounds of force and pull approximately 60 pounds of force when operating equipment.
• Ability to perform frequent material handling involving 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 and perform fine motor movements, grasping, and pinching.
• Ability to perform whole-body movements including twisting, pivoting, lateral flexion, and exerting rotational force.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, vibrating, and loud environments.
• Carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Successfully pass a drug screening, background check, and fit-for-duty examination after receiving an offer and before commencing employment; credit reports may be included for specific positions.

Nice To Haves

• Working understanding and knowledge of SWD (saltwater disposal) and associated equipment.
• At least one year of SWD operating experience.

Responsibilities

• Off-load a high volume of water trucks daily.
• Develop an understanding of the operation of all equipment on assigned routes or at assigned facilities.
• Measure and record truck and pipeline volumes, ensuring accuracy of data received and entered.
• 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 adhere to contract and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor day-to-day operations, safety, environmental compliance, and quality as directed by Tallgrass Management, and 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 while consulting appropriate Tallgrass personnel.
• Follow the preventative maintenance plan and all system integrity testing.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance on equipment and communicate corrective maintenance needs that cannot be completed independently.
• Maintain professional, courteous communication with a wide variety of people, both in person and by telephone.
• Maintain regular attendance and consistently perform at a high level.
• Work non-traditional hours as needed and remain available on call, including during non-working hours.
• Maintain regard for personal safety, company assets and employees, and the public.
• Perform other assigned tasks to support company operations.

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 and short-term 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, including vehicles, tires, and cellular plans.
• Networking and employee engagement events.
• Personal development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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