Technician I, Field Operations

About the role

Spire is seeking a Technician I, Field Operations to work in Rolla, Missouri and various Eastern Missouri Counties. This position will primarily be responsible for maintaining the MoGas compressor station facilities while also performing field operations and maintenance (O&M) related tasks on Spire Midstream pipeline facilities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient transportation of natural gas across the system in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and company O&M procedures.

Responsibilities

• Construct, test, alter or improve diverse piping, valves, and machinery components
• Operate all machine shop and automatic equipment when required
• Inspect and maintain all facility equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance on rotating equipment
• Install and repair all plant and station equipment
• Perform cathodic protection and test station reads
• Perform leak surveys and right-of-way patrols
• Monitor the pipeline right-of-way for encroachments and environmental conditions (e.g. erosion, slope failure)
• Monitor and respond to abnormal operating conditions
• Maintain pipeline markers and manage pipeline marker inventory
• Maintain and repair pipeline test stations
• Maintain and repair various pipeline equipment
• Perform all emergent and non-emergent locate requests in Illinois and Missouri
• Coordinate with contractors as it pertains to work on or near the pipeline right of way and facilities
• Document company and contractor field work with photographs and inspection reports
• Evaluate and document condition of external pipeline coating
• Complete necessary paperwork and/or data entry, via computer, for Payroll, Engineering, Compliance, Claims, Safety and others
• Regularly uses the technologies used within the field operations department to validate work
• Maintain Operator Qualifications related to job duties
• Be available for weekend and after hour responsibilities as required by work being performed
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED
• Class E Chauffer's license
• 0-4 years of experience of gas storage/energy industry preferred
• Previous experience in gas plant maintenance or mechanical background preferred
• Read, understand, and use precision measurement equipment
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs and flow diagrams
• Familiarity with pumps and compressors
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Must be able to respond to abnormal operating conditions and emergent one calls within two hours from home
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Physical demands, environment and schedule

• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs. over head
• Ability to safely traverse uneven terrain
• A mix of normal office conditions and outdoors in all weather conditions and in areas exposed to loud audible noises
• Abnormal working hours required as dictated by contractor work
• One week of on-call required every two to four weeks
• Travels to all areas of the pipeline right-of-way