Operations Specialist-CO2

About the role

Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life. As a company, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain pipelines, compressors and auxiliary equipment, engines, turbines, motors, cooling equipment, pump stations, pumps, dehydration equipment, valves, seals and other related equipment.
• Ensure the cost effective and efficient performance of all engines, pumps and associated equipment at compressor stations, pump stations, pipelines and process plants.
• Start, stop and operate engines/pumps within defined operating parameters.
• Diagnose and repair engines, turbines, pumps, seals, valves and instruments.
• Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, and pipeline appurtenances.
• Locate and mark facilities per Company Damage Prevention Program and One-Call procedures prior to and during excavation.
• Provide oversight and inspection to ensure asset protection and compliance with Company procedures of excavation activities near pipeline facilities.
• Perform pipeline patrols, population density surveys, leak detection surveys and inspections per Company procedures.
• Company liaison during contacts with landowner/tenants, public/emergency officials and local meetings (One Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, USFS, etc.).
• Oversee and train Company and third-party personnel as required (visitors, personnel in progression, transport drivers, contractors and construction/maintenance activities).
• Inspect third-party construction, as directed.
• Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Actively participate in safety programs/initiatives, development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.
• General upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment (pipeline right-of-way, gathering/storage areas, excavate/repair/coat/backfill pipelines, building construction, concrete work, paint, weed control, etc.).
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, Company tariff requirements and governmental activities (PHMSA, EPA, USFS, state agencies, etc.).
• Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Will maintain Operator Qualification on all assigned covered tasks as determined by direct Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to achieve and maintain all Operator Qualifications (OQ) and progression requirements applicable to the job classification.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Skills & Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude on related equipment.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong customer focus and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform a variety of motions while holding up to 60 pounds including bending, twisting, pivoting, and lateral flexion of the lumbar and cervical spine.
• Dexterity to operate hand tools such as crescent wrenches, grasp, pinch, and use vibratory tools and testing equipment safely.
• Physical endurance to stand, walk, and work in outdoor environments with exposure to wet, hot, cold, and windy conditions for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work overhead, at knee, waist, and floor levels, often requiring sustained physical effort and balance.
• Ability to work in confined or uneven spaces, often involving heavy lifting, sustained exertion, and precise tool handling.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry up to 67 pounds repeatedly, including lifting from floor to waist, 67 pounds from waist to shoulder, and 37 pounds overhead to waist.
• Capable of pushing and pulling objects with up to 133 pounds of force over distances of at least 2 feet to operate equipment or move materials.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs, including working at heights with fall protection equipment.
• Ability to perform a variety of motions while holding up to 60 pounds including bending, twisting, pivoting, and lateral flexion of the lumbar and cervical spine.
• Dexterity to operate hand tools such as crescent wrenches, grasp, pinch, and use vibratory tools and testing equipment safely.
• Physical endurance to stand, walk, and work in outdoor environments with exposure to wet, hot, cold, and windy conditions for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work overhead, at knee, waist, and floor levels, often requiring sustained physical effort and balance.
• Ability to work in confined or uneven spaces, often involving heavy lifting, sustained exertion, and precise tool handling.

About Us

Tallgrass was named one of the Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life. At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

Compensation

Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

EEO Statement

Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.