Operations Specialist Level, 1-4 (Hobbs, NM)

About the Role

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of pipelines, compressors, and auxiliary equipment, including engines, turbines, motors, cooling equipment, pumps, dehydration equipment, process equipment, valves, seals, and other related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Start, stop, and operate engines/pumps within defined operating parameters.
• Ensure the cost-effective and efficient performance of all engines, pumps, and associated equipment at compressor stations, pipelines, and process plants.
• Diagnose and repair engines, turbines, pumps, seals, valves, and instruments.
• Install, repair, service, and maintain valves, pipe, pipeline appurtenances, corrosion control protection systems, measurement equipment, and storage well equipment.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment, including pipeline right-of-way, gather or storage areas (e.g., excavating, repairing, coating, backfilling pipelines, concrete work, painting, building erection, weed control).
• Maintain, adjust, make minor repairs, and operate equipment (e.g., industrial wheeled tractors, water pumps, air compressors, expanders, coolers, test equipment, vehicles).
• Represent the Company during contacts with landowners/tenants, public officials/emergency officials, and at local meetings (One Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, USFS, etc.).
• Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
• Train and oversee company and third-party personnel as required (e.g., personnel in progression, transport drivers, contractors, and visitors).
• Perform governmental compliance activities (DOT, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.).
• Perform minor electrical maintenance.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
• Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site-Specific Procedures, project scopes, and work plans.
• Complete all applicable documentation and record-keeping.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, and Company tariff requirements.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems, and other company software).
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Knowledge of operating costs and best practices associated with the equipment in the area of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties and applicable to the job classification.
• Completion of any site-specific technical training may be applicable.

Skills

• Must respond to and address callouts and emergencies during and after regular business hours, including after dark, requiring carrying a communication device.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer focus.
• Depending upon location and workload, travel will be required.
• Inspect 3rd party construction as directed.
• Overtime may be required and is anticipated.
• Ability to effectively organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to work with customers, suppliers, other operations groups, engineering staff, and management.
• Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to frequently enter confined spaces, climb to and work from elevated platforms, excavated areas, ladders, stairwells, walkways, etc.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions and lift 50 pounds from floor to waist (occasional).
• May work in low-lit areas.
• Must live within 30 miles of the reporting location.