Associate Field Technician, Field Technician, Sr. Field Technician

About the role

This role 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 position provides environmental, health, safety, and reliability support for natural gas transmission operations.

Responsibilities

• Operating the compressor station on a rotating schedule
• Responding to callouts during assigned operating weeks
• Participating in an area-wide on-call rotation for emergency or abnormal operating conditions
• Identifying and reporting abnormal or unsafe conditions
• Completing accident and near-miss reporting
• Supporting emergency response efforts
• Performing regulatory compliance activities
• Conducting equipment maintenance and repair
• Executing operations, maintenance, and repair procedures in accordance with DOT regulations, industry standards, manufacturer specifications, and company policies related to facility equipment and appurtenances
• Handling natural gas related to reciprocating / turbine compression equipment, pipeline network in assigned area
• Supporting construction activities
• Conducting preventative maintenance and regulated compliance inspections along pipelines such as meter stations, on corrosion control systems, valves, leak surveys and right-of-way areas
• Managing facility encroachment activities such as pipe locates, excavations, and inspections
• Acquiring Operator Qualification (OQ) tasks

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 communications 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

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Experience working with natural gas pipelines and compressor facilities
• Familiarity with DOT 192 Regulations
• College or technical school degree in Mechanical or Electrical fields
• Technical training in Mechanical and/or Electrical fields

Benefits

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hiring. Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, is an equal opportunity employer.