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 our customers. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feedstocks. We have the experience, knowledge, and flexibility to design service offerings and create system enhancements tailored to our customers’ needs throughout the 13 states in which we operate. As an organization focused on sustainability, we are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source. This commitment is made to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. We incorporate environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into our day-to-day operations and seek to strengthen and support the communities we serve. Additional information about the company can be found online at www.bwpipelines.com.

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
• Live within 30 miles of the Holmes Compressor station to respond to call-outs
• Provide environmental, health, safety, and reliability support for natural gas transmission operations
• 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, pipeline network in assigned area
• Perform assigned tasks, support construction activities
• Conduct preventative maintenance and regulated compliance inspections along pipelines such as 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
• 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