Field Operations Technician I — Gas & Pipeline

Spire Inc; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Spire Inc. in Rolla, Missouri is seeking a Technician I, Field Operations to maintain MoGas compressor stations and perform field O&M tasks across eastern Missouri. You will help ensure safe, reliable gas transportation in compliance with DOT procedures and company policies.

The role requires readiness to work outdoors in all weather, perform preventative maintenance on rotating equipment, and coordinate with contractors. Weekend and on-call duties are included as needed to support operations.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of experience in gas storage/energy industry preferred.
• Read, understand, and use precision measurement equipment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Construct, test, alter or improve diverse piping, valves, and machinery components.
• Operate 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 pipeline right-of-way for encroachments and environmental conditions.
• Monitor and respond to abnormal operating conditions.
• Maintain pipeline markers and inventory.
• Maintain and repair pipeline test stations.
• Perform all emergent and non-emergent locate requests in Illinois and Missouri.
• Coordinate with contractors for work on or near the pipeline right of way and facilities.
• Document field work with photographs and inspection reports.
• Evaluate external pipeline coating condition.
• Complete paperwork for Payroll, Engineering, Compliance, Claims, Safety and others.
• Utilize field operations technologies to validate work.
• Maintain Operator Qualifications related to job duties.
• Be available for weekend and after hour responsibilities.

Skills

Gas industry familiarity

Reading P&IDs

Pump & compressor knowledge

Problem solving under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Spire Inc. in Rolla, Missouri is seeking a Technician I, Field Operations to maintain MoGas compressor stations and perform field O&M tasks across eastern Missouri. You will help ensure safe, reliable gas transportation in compliance with DOT procedures and company policies.

The role requires readiness to work outdoors in all weather, perform preventative maintenance on rotating equipment, and coordinate with contractors. Weekend and on-call duties are included as needed to support operations.