Associate Field Technician/ Field Technician/ Sr. Field Technician

Position Description

The Associate 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. Duties include operating the compressor station on a rotating schedule, responding to callouts during assigned operating weeks, and participating in an area-wide on-call rotation for emergency or abnormal operating conditions. Successful candidate must live 30 miles from the Isola Compressor Station in order to respond to call-outs. The position provides environmental, health, safety, and reliability support for natural gas transmission operations.

The role is also responsible for executing operations, maintenance, and repair procedures in accordance with DOT regulations, industry standards, manufacturer specifications, and company policies related to facility equipment and appurtenances.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Handle natural gas related to reciprocating / turbine compression equipment and pipeline network in assigned area
• Perform assigned tasks and support construction activities
• Conduct preventative maintenance and regulated compliance inspections along pipelines such as meter stations, on 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
• May occasionally assist at other work locations

Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• 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

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience

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

Required Education

High School Diploma

Preferred Education

Associate's Degree

Additional Information

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