Associate Field Technician/Field Technician/Sr. Field Technician

Sterlington, LA, USA Req #1333

Monday, September 23, 2024

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Must live within 30 miles of facility.

Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for our customers. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feedstocks. We have the experience, knowledge, and flexibility to design service offerings and create system enhancements tailored to our customers’ needs throughout the 13 states in which we operate. As an organization focused on sustainability, we are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source. This commitment is made to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. We incorporate environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into our day-to-day operations and seek to strengthen and support the communities we serve. Additional information about the company can be found online at www.bwpipelines.com .

We are currently looking for an Associate Field Technician/Field Technician/Sr. Field Technician in Bastrop, LA or Sterlington, LA.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for carrying out daily operations & maintenance tasks associated with pipeline activities and to assist with operations and maintenance of Texas Gas’s Bastrop and/or Guthrie Compressor Station facilities located in the Bastrop or Sterlington, Louisiana area. This position will be responsible for environmental health & safety and reliability for natural gas transmission through the pipeline system. Specific duties will consist of, but are not limited to, reading rectifiers, valve inspection and maintenance, tank gauging, pipeline locating, pipeline patrolling, gas sampling, one-calls, preventive pipeline maintenance and operations related to meter station, valve site and right of way maintenance, gas quality monitoring and assisting with construction and repairs of pipelines and associated facilities. The compressor facilities include (1) turbine unit, associated auxiliary equipment, and control equipment. This position may occasionally be required to assist at other nearby areas. This position will be responsible for recognition and reporting of abnormal and safety related operating conditions, accident and near miss reporting, as well as emergency response. This position is also responsible for regulatory compliance, operations, maintenance, and repair procedures as associated with DOT, industry standards, manufacturer, and company guidelines as they relate to facility equipment and appurtenances. This position will be expected to respond to call-outs and will be part of the on-call rotation related to pipeline and compression and for responding to emergency or abnormal situations. The successful candidate will be required to live within 30 miles of the Texas Gas Bastrop Area Office located in Bastrop, LA. or the Guthrie Area Office located in Sterlington, LA. in order to respond to callouts expediently.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1 to 5 years of gas pipeline operations and maintenance experience or equivalent petrochemical / oil industry experience.

• Excellent verbal communication skills, problem solving skills and a history of safe work are required.

• Ability to work outside in hot, cold, muddy, and wet environments and ability to stand for long periods of time and climb stairs and ladders.

• Ability to utilize a PC and manage a filing system.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and a strong mechanical aptitude.

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. for a minimum of 50 feet.

• Ability to operate valve control wheels with a minimum of 50 turns.

• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record, and the ability to pass auditory and optic exams

  PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3 (plus) years of gas pipeline operations and maintenance experience.

• Natural gas compression experience.

  REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• High school Diploma or equivalent

  PREFERRED EDUCATION:

• Associate Degree related to the field of natural gas pipeline operations and maintenance

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  Boardwalk Pipelines, LP maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hire.

  Boardwalk Pipelines, LP is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Other details

• Job Family Ops Field

• Job Function Field Technician

• Pay Type Hourly

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• Sterlington, LA, USA