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 for customers. With 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets across 13 states, the company offers diverse market connectivity to producers and end‑users for power generation, home heating, and petrochemical feedstocks. Boardwalk is committed to environmental stewardship, safety, compliance, and community support.

Location Requirement

Applicants must live within 30 miles of the Magasco compressor station in Pineland, TX.

Position Summary

The role is responsible for 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, 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 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 lift 50 lb for a minimum of 50 ft.
• Ability to work in extreme heat, cold, and enclosed spaces.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Problem‑solving skills and ability 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 regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.