Compressor Station Operator 24 Hr.

NV Energy; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NV Energy is seeking a Compressor Station Operator for its Shed Compressor Station in Georgetown, NY. The successful candidate must possess mechanical experience and be capable of operating and maintaining gas compressors and auxiliary equipment.

This role includes working 12-hour rotating shifts and performing tasks related to the maintenance of equipment and adherence to safety protocols.

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Qualifications

• Six months documented mechanical experience in related fields.
• Documented computer skills.
• Valid driver's license requirement.

Responsibilities

• Operate reciprocating engines, compressors, and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform minor repairs to station equipment.
• Maintain all station primary and auxiliary equipment.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Computer skills

Ability to operate heavy equipment

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computers

Industrial equipment

Job description

Overview

Compressor Station Operator 24hr. at our Shed Compressor Station in Georgetown, NY.

Qualifications

• Six months documented mechanical experience in a COMBINATION of the following: industrial equipment, compressors, pumps, electrical motors, controls circuitry, engines and/or reciprocating/combustion/turbine engines, other engines and/or related natural gas industry experience and/or related military experience and/or equivalent related education (technical school or college).
• Documented computer skills
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Operate various equipment and tools weighing up to 90 lbs
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Climb ladders and work from elevated work surfaces
• Ability to crawl, stoop, and work in limited spaces, on scaffolding and in awkward positions
• Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Ability to follow mandatory safety rules and standard operating procedures and use personal protective equipment
• Ability to analyze problems, collect accurate data and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to work independently or as a crew member

Preferred

• Related natural gas industry experience
• Hands on natural gas compressor station experience

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required

Working Conditions

• This position is required to work a 12-hour rotating shift or other defined schedule
• This position is subject to callouts, and you must be available and willing to work overtime as required
• You may be subject to hazards, such as proximity of moving parts, exposure to high noise levels, solvents, lubricants, and other chemicals
• You will be subjected to adverse weather and environmental conditions
• Minimal overnight travel may be required
• Testing Requirements: Online Cognitive and Mechanical aptitude testing

Company Culture

• Contribute to a team-centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity
• Support the Company’s CHAMPION culture, which centers around personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering quality for our customers

Responsibilities

• Start, stop and operate reciprocating/turbine engines, compressors and auxiliary equipment and perform minor repairs to equipment and tools at a natural gas compressor station
• Maintain all station primary and auxiliary equipment (check and adjust water and oil levels, temperatures, pressures, etc.
• Take and record readings such as pressures, temperatures, volumes, run hours, etc.
• Perform tasks such as blowing drips, emptying tanks, refilling fluids, checking tank levels and managing waste fluids, etc.
• Assist in repairing engines, air compressors, generators, dehydration equipment, etc.
• Keep tools and equipment in safe, orderly, and proper working condition
• Perform various maintenance duties such as painting, cleaning, polishing, caring for grounds, etc.
• Operate computerized station controls and change pressures and route gas, prepare written reports, regulate, and report pressures, and calculate and report volumes
• Order and receive material and maintain records
• Maintain good housekeeping
• Maintain a safe operating environment
• Operate and maintain other station facilities
• Perform other duties as directed
• Require knowledge and experience with one or more of the following industrial equipment: compressors, water pumps, generators, boilers and computers
• Operate internal combustion engines, turbines, and related equipment and facilities
• Report pressures and operating conditions to dispatcher and maintain related records
• Change pressures and route gas as directed
• Operate auxiliary equipment such as water pumps, generators, motors, heating boilers
• Make minor repairs to engines and equipment, assist in major overhauls, and keep tools and equipment in safe and proper working conditions
• Prepare records and reports as required
• Direct other employees in the performance of assigned duties
• May perform other duties as required in higher or lower classifications
• Order and receive material and maintain appropriate records

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.