Operations Specialist - Damage Prevention #4099

About the role

The primary purpose of this role is to implement the Company Damage Prevention Program, including performing and coordinating work group activities such as patrolling, locating, construction inspection, and excavation inspection of Company gas/liquids pipelines, appurtenances, compressor stations, and other related facilities.

Responsibilities

• Locate and mark facilities per Company Damage Prevention Program and One-Call procedures prior to and during excavations.
• Perform pipeline patrols, population density surveys, leak detection surveys, and inspection per Company procedures.
• Cookordinate local Damage Prevention and Public Awareness liaison activities and complete appropriate documentation as outlined in Company Public Awareness Plan.
• Provide oversight and inspection to ensure asset protection and compliance with Company procedures for excavation activities near pipeline facilities.
• Represent the Company during contact with landowners/tenants, public officials/emergency officials, and at local meetings (One-Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, USFS, etc.).
• Train and oversee company and third-party personnel as required by Company Policies and Procedures (e.g., personnel and progression, contractors, visitors).
• Perform governmental compliance activities (PHMSA, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.) and complete the necessary documentation per Company Policies and Procedures.
• Perform mapping, recordkeeping, and data entry duties per Company policies and Procedures.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Conduct right-of-way inspections to identify and address Geotechnical concerns with the potential of adversely impacting Company assets.
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives and contribute to Site Specific Procedures and work plans.
• Complete all applicable documentation and recordkeeping; perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, and Company tariff requirements.
• Install, repair, service, and maintain valves, pipe, and pipeline appurtenances.
• Operate, maintain, adjust, and make minor repairs on equipment such as industrial wheeled tractors, water pumps, air compressors, expanders, coolers, test equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Actively participate in safety programs/initiatives, assist in the development of O&M procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.
• Demonstrate performance towards operational excellence.
• Collaborate 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.
• Work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the public.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years of direct work experience may be considered as a substitute for a degree/certification.
• 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.

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 all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.

Physical Demands

• Sitting;
• Standing;
• Walking or moving throughout facility;
• Driving;
• Talking;
• Seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus);
• Hearing;
• Felling;
• Bending or stooping;
• Squatting or crouching;
• Reaching;
• Kneeling;
• Pushing;
• Pulling;
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Commerical Driver's License.
• Associate Degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of company policies, procedures and practices, regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high and low pressure systems.
• Knowledge of compressor or pump station, terminal, process plant, gas treatment, storage facilities, gathering and transmission pipeline systems operations.
• Knowledge of operating costs and best practices associated with the equipment in the area of responsibility.
• Current Commercial Driver’s License.
• Tanker endorsement.
• HAZMAT endorsement.