Technical Specialist / Sr. Technical Specialist

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP Human Resources•Sulphur, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Specialist / Sr. Technical Specialist tests and performs mechanical maintenance on reciprocating engines, auxiliary equipment, and related facilities, while supporting daily Electrical, Controls, and Automation (E&I) activities in the assigned area. The role requires compliance with DOT, OSHA, and environmental regulations and may involve unscheduled or emergency work. The position performs valve and flow control inspections, tank gauging, maintenance and calibration of measurement and metering equipment, and inspection of over-pressure protection systems. It completes assigned measurement, mechanical, and E&I work, including preventive maintenance for compressor and meter station operations. The specialist identifies and reports abnormal or unsafe operating conditions, completes accident and near-miss reports, and participates in emergency response activities. The role regularly leads projects and makes equipment-related decisions within the assigned area, with corresponding authority and accountability. It maintains compliance documentation, completes all Operator Qualification tasks assigned to the position, and maintains assigned tools and equipment while promoting safe work practices. The position primarily supports its assigned area but may assist other areas, is subject to periodic call-outs and operational schedule adjustments, and requires completion of Core Block training in Safety, Environmental, and Company policies and procedures.

Requirements

More than 5 years of experience on pipeline, pump station, and terminal operating systems.
Knowledge of and experience with DOT 195 and DOT 192 compliance.
Mechanical maintenance experience.
Basic understanding of electricity and instrumentation.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with personnel at all levels.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and schedule multiple projects.
Experience with Microsoft programs.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow company procedures and manufacturers' guidelines.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds for at least 50 feet to transfer tools and equipment.
Ability to operate valve control wheels for a minimum of 50 turns.
Ability to work alone as required in extreme weather, including hot, cold, muddy, and wet conditions.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Strong commitment to personal and team safety.
High school diploma.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of petrochemical industry experience.
5 or more years of electrical experience.
5 or more years of instrumentation and automation experience.
5 or more years of gas measurement experience.
Technical school or college education.
Associate degree.

Responsibilities

Test and perform mechanical maintenance on reciprocating engines, auxiliary equipment, and related facilities.
Support daily Electrical, Controls, and Automation (E&I) activities within the assigned area.
Maintain assigned tools and equipment and promote safe work practices.
Serve as a project lead when required; regularly lead projects and make equipment-related decisions within the assigned area.
Inspect valves and flow controls, gauge tanks, maintain and calibrate measurement and metering equipment, and inspect over-pressure protection systems.
Perform assigned measurement, mechanical, and E&I tasks, including preventive maintenance for compressor and meter station operations.
Identify and report abnormal or unsafe operating conditions; complete accident and near-miss reporting.
Participate in emergency response activities and perform occasional unscheduled or emergency work.
Maintain required compliance documentation and complete Operator Qualification tasks assigned to the position.
Support the assigned area and occasionally assist other areas as needed.
Complete Core Block training in Safety, Environmental, and Company policies and procedures.
Comply with DOT, OSHA, and environmental regulations.