Field Operations Technician II – Gas Pipeline

Spire Inc; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Spire Inc. is seeking a Technician II, Field Operations to work in various Eastern Missouri Counties.

This role performs field operations and maintenance on Spire Midstream pipeline facilities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient gas transportation in compliance with DOT and company procedures. The position requires 5–15 years of experience with steel pipe, the ability to work outdoors in all weather, and readiness to respond to emergencies within two hours of home.

Qualifications

• Must have 5-15 years’ experience in the installation, replacement and/or maintenance of various sizes of steel pipe.
• 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

• 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 (e.g. erosion, slope failure).
• Monitor and respond to abnormal operating conditions.
• Maintain pipeline markers and manage pipeline marker inventory.
• Maintain and repair pipeline test stations and various pipeline equipment.
• Perform all emergent and non-emergent locate requests in Illinois and Missouri.
• Coordinate with contractors as it pertains to work on or near the pipeline right of way and facilities.
• Document field work with photographs and inspection reports.
• Evaluate and document condition of external pipeline coating.
• Complete necessary paperwork for Payroll, Engineering, Compliance, Claims, Safety and others.

Skills

Outdoor work

Emergency response ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Spire Inc. is seeking a Technician II, Field Operations to work in various Eastern Missouri Counties.

This role performs field operations and maintenance on Spire Midstream pipeline facilities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient gas transportation in compliance with DOT and company procedures. The position requires 5–15 years of experience with steel pipe, the ability to work outdoors in all weather, and readiness to respond to emergencies within two hours of home.