Operations Technician I, II, or III

Key Responsibilities (All Levels)

• Safely operate, inspect, and maintain pipeline and facility equipment in compliance with operational, technical, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain equipment and facilities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safe work practices
• Maintain working knowledge of site-specific equipment, permits, and compliance requirements
• Complete assigned reports, logs, and maintain accurate operations and preventive maintenance records
• Protect personnel, communities, the environment, and company assets
• Coverage work activities with contractors as needed, reinforcing safety expectations
• Support damage prevention activities including pipeline locating, marking, and excavation coordination
• Support preventative and remedial maintenance activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Progressive Responsibilities By Level

Operations Technician I

• Perform routine inspections and maintenance with guidance
• Use hand tools and basic diagnostic equipment
• Develop foundational knowledge of process control systems, PLCs, and facility equipment
• Develop foundational knowledge of process control systems, PLCs, and facility equipment
• Develop foundational knowledge of process control systems, PLCs, and facility equipment

Operations Technician II

• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
• Analyze operating data and collaborate to resolve technical or operational issues
• Perform intermediate troubleshooting and maintenance with limited supervision
• Apply working knowledge of process control systems and PLCs

Operations Technician III

• Independently troubleshoot and resolve complex operational and technical issues
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor for less experienced technicians
• Lead or support complex maintenance activities and operational improvements
• Apply advanced knowledge of process control systems, PLCs, and site-specific equipment

Education & Experience Required (All Levels)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Level-Specific Experience (commensurate with level):
• Operations Technician I: Associate’s degree or two-year technical degree preferred, minimum six (6) months of mechanical, technical, or controls systems experience in oil & gas or a related internship with an Associate’s degree
• Operations Technician II: Minimum two (2) years of related experience, including at least one (1) year as a technician in the oil & gas industry, Associate’s degree or two-year technical degree preferred
• Operations Technician III: Minimum three (3) years of demonstrated experience as an operations technician or similar role, Associate’s degree or two-year technical degree plus two (2) or more years of multifaceted oil & gas operations experience

Technical Skills

• Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs): Technician I: Basic, Technician II: Working proficiency, Technician III: Advanced proficiency
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general PC skills
• Comfortable adopting technology and applications to improve operational efficiency
• Operate, start, stop, and monitor natural gas compression units
• Maintain compressors, turbines, pumps, valves, instrumentation, and measurement systems
• Execute calibrations and inspections on instrumentation, control systems, PLCs, and electrical systems (VAC/VDC)
• Perform right-of-way activities, including valve maintenance and pipeline locating

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, loud environments, and enclosed spaces
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; team lift heavier loads as needed
• Stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and squat for extended periods
• Work at elevated levels using ladders, scaffolding, man lifts, or towers with appropriate PPE
• Use hand and power tools safely
• Shift, Schedule & Travel: Available for after-hours work, on-call rotations, nights, weekends, and holidays as required, Willingness to work overtime and 10–12 hour shifts, Travel between company locations may be required, with occasional overnight stays

Other Requirements

• Valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Safety-first mindset demonstrated in daily work
• Thoroughly understands industry and system requirements
• Has demonstrated ability to produce results and to meet more complex goals
• Proactive acts upon and efficiently organizes any efforts needed to address safety and operational efficiency, and protection of community, personnel, environment and assets
• Completes structured training program designed to build strengths in areas that match career aspirations and the needs of the Company
• Leads compliance activities to include training, scheduling and reporting.