Technician-Pipeline, Lead

Tallgrass•Williston, ND

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining records, daily reports, and performing maintenance on pumps and other equipment with minimal or no supervision. Functions as the lead person on a crew that provides a high level of support on a regional or system basis relating to pipeline gathering systems, valve, pumps and equipment. Additional responsibilities include training new crew members, leading projects, mentoring, and providing technical and subject matter guidance to team members.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
A minimum of two (2) years related work experience in the oil and gas field.
A working knowledge of transmission pipeline systems, pump stations, etc.
Good understanding of pipeline, pressures, valves, stack pumps, and meters.
Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of produced water.
Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of oil field materials and waste.
Experience analyzing, adjusting and making minor repairs on pumps and other associated equipment.
Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs and other diagrams.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
Computer literate – experience with operating software a plus
Strong mechanical aptitude on related equipment.
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
Good verbal and written communications skills.
Strong customer focus and attention to detail.
Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
Ability to coordinate and communicate with the lead pumper in advance to meet performance expectations.
Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) year salt water disposal operation experience preferred
Industry specific safety training (Safety, Land,OSHA,etc.)

Responsibilities

Ensure pipeline vehicles are stocked and well maintained
Inspect third-party construction, as directed
Work and excise valves on all valve sets
Coordinate and pick up parts from vendors
Identify report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
Operate, maintain, adjust and make minor repairs on equipment such as replacing grease nipples on motors, replacing any leaking valves, and nipples in RP building.
Support the operations and maintain RP buildings, pipelines gathering systems, valves, pumps and equipment.
Travel to various RP locations as assigned by Network Operations Center (NOC) or Supervisor
Maintain daily housekeeping duties: clean screens, flow meters, and RP buildings
Grease Motors
Daily inspection of equipment and facility operating functions
Perform necessary preventive and corrective maintenance
Conduct routine inspection of pipeline right-of-way as needed
Repair and replace saltwater pipeline equipment and related equipment as time allows
Assist with pigging and pressure testing
Conduct daily facility visits
Be able to tow trailer and operate power washer
Cross train in operating saltwater disposal (SWD)
Tracking pipeline, and discharge pressures
Coordinate with trucking companies on delivery of salt water
Identify and report operational concerns.
Identify report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
Actively participate in safety programs/initiatives, development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.
Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, Company tariff requirements and governmental activities (PHMSA, EPA, USFS, state agencies, etc.).
Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.
Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
Collaborate with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
Will work non-traditional hours.
Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.
Other duties as assigned.