Associate Field Technician / Field Technician / Sr. Field Technician

Texas Gas Transmission; Greenville (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP in Greenville, Mississippi, is seeking an Associate/Field Technician to perform daily operations and maintenance of the Greenville compressor station and pipeline facilities.

You will handle environmental health and safety, corrosion control, valve inspection, meter station and compressor site work, and respond to call-outs on a rotating on-call schedule. A HS diploma and valid driver's license are required, with 1–5 years of gas pipeline experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• 1–5 years in gas pipeline operations or related petrochemical experience.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, safe-work history.
• Ability to work outside in various conditions and climb stairs/ladders.
• Able to use a PC and manage records efficiently.
• Independent, mechanically inclined with ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Capable of operating valve control wheels with ~50 turns.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily operations and maintenance tasks for pipeline facilities.
• Ensure safety and environmental health compliance and reporting.
• Perform corrosion control, valve inspection, and site maintenance.
• Support meter stations, compressor sites, and right-of-way work.
• Respond to call-outs and participate in on-call rotation.
• Assist with construction and repairs of pipelines and equipment.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Gas pipeline operations

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Safe work history

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Independent worker

Mechanical aptitude

Lift 50 lbs

Valve operation

Education

High School Diploma

College or Technical Degree

Job description

*To access Dayforce at its best, log in from the latest version of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge.* Qualified candidate must live within 30 miles of the Greenville, MS Compressor Station to respond to call outs expediently. 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 our Greenville, MS Compressor Station.

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 facilities located in the Greenville, Mississippi 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, corrosion control, valve inspection and maintenance, pipeline locating, pipeline patrolling, one-calls, preventive pipeline maintenance and operations related to meter station and compressor station, valve sites and right of way maintenance, and assisting with construction and repairs of pipelines and associated facilities. The facility consists of reciprocating natural gas fired engines, turbine compressors, and associated equipment. 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 (HAZWOPER). 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 operations and for responding to emergency or abnormal situations. The successful candidate will be required to live within 30 miles of the Greenville Compressor Station facility located in Greenville, Mississippi, in order to respond to compressor station, call outs expediently.

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Experience

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• 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.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, And Experience

• 3 (plus) years of gas pipeline operations and maintenance experience
• Understanding of DOT 192 regulations
• Natural gas compressor maintenance experience

Required Education

• High School Diploma

Preferred Education

• College or Technical Degree

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.