Associate Field Technician/Field Technician/Sr. Field Technician
About The Position
Boardwalk Pipelines is seeking an Associate Field Technician, Field Technician, or Senior Field Technician for its Goodrich, Texas office. The successful candidate must live within 30 miles of the Gulf South Compressor Station in Goodrich, Texas. This position operates and maintains a natural gas compressor station and pipeline system to ensure safe, reliable product flow and regulatory compliance. The role operates the station on a rotating 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 supports environmental, health, safety, and reliability for natural gas transmission operations. Work includes identifying and reporting abnormal or unsafe conditions, completing accident and near-miss reports, supporting emergency response, performing compliance activities, and maintaining and repairing equipment. Procedures must follow DOT regulations, industry standards, manufacturer specifications, and company policies. The role handles natural gas associated with reciprocating and turbine compression equipment and the pipeline network in the assigned area. It also includes assigned operational tasks, construction support, preventative maintenance, and regulated inspections at locations such as meter stations, corrosion-control systems, valves, pipelines, and rights-of-way. The technician manages facility encroachment activities, including pipe locates, excavations, and inspections; acquires Operator Qualification tasks; and may occasionally assist at other work locations.
Requirements
- Must live within 30 miles of the Gulf South Compressor Station in Goodrich, Texas.
- Able to stand and walk and carry and lift items weighing 50 pounds for at least 50 feet.
- Able to work in extreme heat and cold temperatures and enclosed spaces.
- Strong computer skills.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
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 industry-related training.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain a natural gas compressor station and pipeline system.
- Operate the compressor station on a rotating schedule and respond to callouts during assigned operating weeks.
- Participate in an area-wide on-call rotation for emergency 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.
- Perform equipment maintenance and repairs according to DOT regulations, industry standards, manufacturer specifications, and company policies.
- Handle natural gas related to reciprocating and turbine compression equipment and the assigned pipeline network.
- Perform assigned tasks and support construction activities.
- Conduct preventative maintenance and regulated compliance inspections at pipelines, meter stations, corrosion-control systems, valves, and rights-of-way.
- Manage facility encroachment activities, including pipe locates, excavations, and inspections.
- Acquire Operator Qualification tasks.
- Occasionally assist at other work locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
