Associate Field Technician/Field Technician/Sr. Field Technician
Company Overview
Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services. With 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets across 13 states, the company delivers reliable natural gas for power generation, home heating, and petrochemical feedstocks. Boardwalk is committed to environmental stewardship, safety, compliance, and supporting the communities it serves. Additional information is available at www.bwpipelines.com. Candidates must reside within 30 miles of the Spring, TX compressor station.
Position Description
The Associate Field Technician/Field Technician/Sr. Field Technician is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of a natural gas compressor station and pipeline system to ensure safe, reliable product flow and full regulatory compliance. The role includes operating the compressor station on a rotating schedule, responding to callouts, and participating in an area‑wide on‑call rotation for emergencies or abnormal conditions.
Responsibilities
- Operate the compressor station on a rotating schedule and respond to callouts during assigned weeks.
- Participate in an area‑wide on‑call rotation for emergency or abnormal operating conditions.
- Identify and report abnormal or unsafe conditions; complete accident and near‑miss reporting.
- Support emergency response efforts and perform regulatory compliance activities.
- Conduct equipment maintenance and repair in accordance with DOT regulations, industry standards, manufacturer specifications, and company policies.
- Handle natural gas related to reciprocating/turbine compression equipment and the pipeline network in the assigned area.
- Support construction activities and perform preventative maintenance and regulated compliance inspections at meter stations, corrosion control systems, valves, leak surveys, and right‑of‑way areas.
- Manage facility encroachment activities such as pipe locates, excavations, and inspections.
- Acquire Operator Qualification (OQ) tasks and occasionally assist at other work locations.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Physical ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; bend, stoop, squat; and carry/lift items up to 50 lb for a minimum of 50 ft.
- Work in extreme heat and cold temperatures and enclosed spaces.
- Strong computer skills.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Problem‑solving ability and capability to manage filing systems.
- History of safe work practices.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Current driver’s license with a clean record.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Experience working with natural gas pipelines and compressor facilities.
- Familiarity with DOT 192 regulations.
- College or technical school degree.
- Mechanical and/or electrical degree or related industry training.
Education
- Required: High school diploma.
- Preferred: Associate’s degree.
Additional Information
- Boardwalk Pipelines, LP maintains a drug‑free workplace and requires pre‑employment drug and substance abuse testing.
- Boardwalk Pipelines, LP is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.