Associate Field Technician/ Field Technician/ Sr. Field Technician

About the role

Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for customers. With 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets, the company offers diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users needing reliable natural gas for power generation, home heating, or petrochemical feedstocks. Boardwalk operates in 13 states, emphasizing sustainability, environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance. The Associate Field Technician/Field Technician/Sr. Field Technician position is based in Edwards, MS, and requires the successful candidate to live within 30 miles of the Hinds compressor station to respond to call‑outs. The role involves daily operation and maintenance of a natural gas compressor station and pipeline system to ensure safe, reliable product flow and full regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate the compressor station on a rotating schedule
• Respond to callouts during assigned operating 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
• Perform regulatory compliance activities
• Conduct equipment maintenance and repair
• Execute operations, maintenance, and repair procedures in accordance with DOT regulations, industry standards, manufacturer specifications, and company policies related to facility equipment and appurtenances
• Handle natural gas related to reciprocating/turbine compression equipment and pipeline network in the assigned area
• Perform assigned tasks and support construction activities
• Conduct preventative maintenance and regulated compliance inspections along pipelines (meter stations, corrosion control systems, valves, leak surveys, right‑of‑way areas)
• Manage facility encroachment activities such as pipe locates, excavations, and inspections
• Acquire Operator Qualification (OQ) tasks and may occasionally assist at other work locations

Requirements

• Physical requirements: standing/walking; climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; bending/stooping/squatting; carrying and lifting items 50 lbs. for a minimum of 50 feet
• Working conditions: exposure to extreme heat and cold temperatures and enclosed spaces
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Problem‑solving skills and ability to manage filing system
• History of safe work
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude
• Current driver’s license with clean record

Skills

• Experience working with natural gas pipelines and compressor facilities, familiar with DOT 192 Regulations
• College or technical school degree
• Mechanical and/or Electrical degree
• Mechanical and/or Electrical industry‑related training

Qualifications

• Required education: High School Diploma
• Preferred education: Associate Degree

Schedule

• Rotating schedule for compressor station operation
• Assigned operating weeks with callout responsibilities
• Area‑wide on‑call rotation for emergency or abnormal operating conditions