Field Operations Technician I — Gas Systems & Maintenance

Dcp Midstream; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Spire is seeking a Technician I, Field Ops to work in Curryville, Missouri and various Eastern Missouri Counties.

This position will primarily be responsible for maintaining the MoGas compressor station facilities while also performing field operations and maintenance on Spire Midstream pipeline facilities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient transportation of natural gas across the system in compliance with DOT and company O&M procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Class E Chauffeur’s license is required.
• 0-4 years of experience in gas storage/energy industry preferred.
• Previous experience in gas plant maintenance or mechanical background preferred.
• Read, understand, and use precision measurement equipment.
• Ability to 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.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

P&IDs and flow diagrams literacy

Pumps & compressors familiarity

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook

Read precision measurement equipment

Education

High School diploma/GED

Class E Chauffeur’s license

Job description

Spire is seeking a Technician I, Field Ops to work in Curryville, Missouri and various Eastern Missouri Counties.

This position will primarily be responsible for maintaining the MoGas compressor station facilities while also performing field operations and maintenance on Spire Midstream pipeline facilities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient transportation of natural gas across the system in compliance with DOT and company O&M procedures.