Assoc Gas Operations Technician PHMSA

About the Role

This job is responsible for safe and efficient pipeline operations and gathering systems on a day-to-day basis. Employees in this role ensure that regular operational and maintenance activities are carried out on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Operates pipeline and associated pipeline equipment/systems including, but not limited to: natural gas compressors, emergency shutdown systems.
• Assists with equipment repairs as needed.
• Performs regular inspections on the pipeline and pipeline facilities.
• Takes appropriate action in response to alarms and issues as discovered and/or communicated by the Gas Control Center.
• Reports and monitors environmental compliance as directed.
• Maintains documentation as needed.
• Performs lock out/tag out in accordance with procedures.
• Interacts regularly with the Gas Control Center and plant personnel.
• Pulls gas samples at central delivery points (CDPs).
• Drives Right-of-ways to observe for pipeline damage/leaks.
• Performs metering maintenance.
• Performs general maintenance of equipment.
• Interacts with landowners and production personnel.
• Communicates effectively throughout all levels of the organization.
• Captures gas samples.
• Performs maintenance of gas metering equipment.
• Launches and retrieves pipeline rigs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Knowledge and understanding of applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ability to meet attendance and storm duty requirements.
• Ability to work extended hours.

Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
• The selected candidate will be required to pass all Department of Transportation (DOT) and facility specific operator certifications/qualifications.

No preferred qualifications were listed.