Operations Engineer

Boardwalk • West Monroe, LA

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About The Position

Boardwalk Pipelines is seeking an Engineer III or Senior-level Operations Engineer for its West Monroe, Louisiana office. The Operations Engineer provides technical support and engineering expertise for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of pipelines, compressor stations, measurement and regulation (M&R) facilities, and related midstream assets. As a field-based member of the operations engineering team, this role serves as first-line technical support by assisting with day-to-day operations, troubleshooting issues, and supporting compliance with regulatory and process safety requirements. The engineer collaborates with Field Operations, Engineering & Construction, and other Asset Performance & Innovation groups to advance operational excellence, continuous improvement, and asset management initiatives. The position may require travel to field locations for up to 40% of the time.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience supporting natural gas compressor stations; midstream oil and gas experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of pipeline, compressor station, and/or M&R facility operations.
• Familiarity with process safety management (PSM), management of change (MOC), and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering software and digital tools.
• Willingness to travel to field locations as required, up to 40% of the time.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting field operations in an owner’s engineer capacity.
• Experience with digital transformation, automation, or data analytics in field operations.
• Knowledge of asset integrity, measurement, automation, or compression systems.
• Advanced proficiency in technical writing and documentation.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering support for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of pipelines, compressor stations, M&R facilities, and related midstream assets.
• Support day-to-day field operations and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Support compliance with regulatory and process safety requirements.
• Collaborate with Field Operations, Engineering & Construction, and Asset Performance & Innovation groups.
• Contribute to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and asset management initiatives.
• Travel to field locations as required, up to 40% of the time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level