Mechanical Specialist/Sr Mechanical Specialist

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, focuses on sustainability, and integrates environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into daily operations. Additional information is available at www.bwpipelines.com. The position is for a Mechanical Specialist/Sr Mechanical Specialist at the Dillsboro, IN compressor station.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance and operate, maintain, and repair station equipment, including reciprocating and centrifugal natural gas compressors, air compressors, natural gas‑fired engines, turbines, fluid separation equipment, valves, and related appurtenances.
• Follow DOT regulations, industry standards, manufacturer recommendations, and BWP guidelines.
• Adhere to BWP safety rules, environmental and OSHA regulations; document maintenance and operational activities; respond to emergencies; may occasionally assist at other compressor stations.
• Operate equipment and lead repairs and maintenance of reciprocating natural gas‑fired engines, turbines, and associated compressors, including overhauls and mechanical repairs.
• Complete OMS database compliance.
• Perform routine maintenance such as filter changes, cleaning and inspecting coolers, and periodic checks of components (e.g., valves, shutdown devices, rod/bearing clearances, packing, piston clearances, lube oil samples, web deflections, cooling fans, emergency shutdown systems, fire/gas detection).
• Monitor flows and operating conditions for the assigned area.

Requirements

• Progressive, hands‑on mechanical experience with natural gas engines and compressor equipment, including installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and/or overhaul of reciprocating and/or centrifugal compressors.