Associate Field Technician, Field Technician, Sr. Field Technician

Bwpipelines; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP is hiring an Operations Technician to operate and maintain a natural gas compressor station and pipeline network near Columbia, LA. You will work on rotating schedules, respond to callouts, and participate in on-call rotations to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role provides support for environmental, health, safety, and reliability initiatives, including regulatory reporting and preventative maintenance under DOT guidelines, with required high school diploma and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Driver’s License with clean record.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and work in extreme temperatures.
• Experience or familiarity with pipeline operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate compressor station and pipeline equipment on rotating schedule.
• Respond to callouts and participate in on-call rotation.
• Perform preventative maintenance and DOT compliance inspections.
• Manage encroachment activities, pipe locates, inspections.
• Support emergency response and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-conscious

Driving license

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

College/Technical training

Job description

Position Description

This role is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of a natural gas compressor station and pipeline system to ensure safe, reliable product flow and full regulatory compliance.

Duties include operating the compressor station on a rotating schedule, responding to callouts during assigned operating weeks, and participating in an area-wide on-call rotation for emergency or abnormal operating conditions.

The position provides environmental, health, safety, and reliability support for natural gas transmission operations. Responsibilities include identifying and reporting abnormal or unsafe conditions, completing accident and near miss reporting, supporting emergency response efforts, performing regulatory compliance activities, and conducting equipment maintenance and repair.

The role also executes operations, maintenance, and repair procedures in accordance with DOT regulations, industry standards, manufacturer specifications, and company policies related to facility equipment and appurtenances.

Key Responsibilities

Handling natural gas related to reciprocating or turbine compression equipment and pipeline network in the assigned area; performing assigned tasks, supporting construction activities; conducting preventative maintenance and regulated compliance inspections along pipelines such as meter stations, corrosion control systems, valves, leak surveys and right-of-way areas; and managing facility encroachment activities such as pipe locates, excavations, and inspections. The role requires acquiring Operator Qualification (OQ) tasks and may occasionally involve assisting at other work locations.

Location Requirement

The successful candidate must live within 30 miles of the Columbia Operations facility.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Physical requirements: standing/walking; climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; bending, stooping, squatting; carrying and lifting items 50 lbs. for a minimum of 50 feet.
• Working conditions: exposure to extreme heat and cold temperatures and enclosed spaces.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Problem solving skills and ability to manage a filing system.
• History of safe work.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Current Driver’s License with clean record.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Experience working with natural gas pipelines and compressor facilities and familiarity with DOT 192 Regulations.
• College or technical school degree.
• Mechanical and/or Electrical degree.
• Mechanical and/or Electrical industry related training.

Required Education

• High School Diploma

Preferred Education

• Associate Degree

Additional Information

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP maintains a drug‑free workplace and will require pre‑employment drug and substance abuse testing before hiring.

Equal Opportunity

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

Location: LA-Columbia TGT, 124 Texas Gas Rd., Columbia, Louisiana, United States of America