Operations Technician (Operator)

About the Role

As an Operations Technician III, you’ll perform a variety of tasks, including reading and interpreting drawings, supporting pipeline operations, safely maintaining facility equipment, and analyzing data to resolve technical and operational problems. Knowledge of permits and compliance, accurate record-keeping, and a focus on safety will contribute to success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Performs various tasks to safely maintain equipment and support pipeline operations, including reading and interpreting drawings, inspecting and supervising equipment, and maintaining operational, technical, and governmental standards.
• Responsible for data analysis and collaboration with others to find solutions to technical or operational problems.
• Follows all Company policies and applies appropriate operating and maintenance procedures.
• Acquires knowledge of and adheres to requirements for safe and efficient operation of facilities, execution of tasks, and protection of the community, personnel, environment, and assets.
• Maintains general knowledge of site, location, equipment, specific permits, and compliance.
• Completes assigned reports, logs, and maintains accurate records of process operations and performance of preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Minimum three (3) years of demonstrated ability as an operations technician or similar role (required).
• Associates or 2-year technical degree and minimum two (2) years of multifaceted operations technician experience in the oil and gas industry (preferred).
• Must be willing to work in extreme temperatures, with loud noises, and in enclosed spaces.
• Must be able to carry or lift items up to 50 lbs and team lift loads of more than 50 lbs as needed.
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and squat, often for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work at elevated levels, potentially from man lifts, ladders, scaffolding, and/or small towers, with appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
• Must be available to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts, and holidays as needed.
• May be required to work overtime, 10-12 hour shifts, and travel between locations with occasional overnight stays.
• Must possess a valid State Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
• Demonstrates aptitude and ability to embrace technology and applications to drive operational efficiency and streamline processes.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with safety as the utmost priority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, PC skills, and advanced knowledge of Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers.

Progression Profile

• Has developed technical skills or operational capabilities through technical training or equivalent work experience.
• Works under periodic supervision, but only for highly complex and non-routine tasks, making independent decisions on routine tasks.
• Works within established procedures with moderate supervision, occasionally coordinating the activities of others.
• Analyzes data and confers with others to determine appropriate solutions to technical or operational problems.
• Makes straightforward decisions while working independently based on clearly defined procedures.
• Readily identifies and promptly acts upon requirements for safe and efficient operation of facilities, protection of community, personnel, environment, and assets.
• Demonstrates solid leadership, teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Completes structured training programs designed to provide interdisciplinary experience and build strengths in areas that match career aspirations and company needs.
• Performs compliance activities.