Field Operator - Line Locator

Producers Midstream; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Producers Midstream in Hobbs, NM is seeking a Field Operator/Line Locator to locate and mark pipelines, support excavation and maintenance, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role covers line locating and field operations, requires 1–3+ years, on-call rotation, valid driver’s license, and ability to travel. You will work with contractors and report to Field Foreman; company benefits include medical, dental, 401k with match, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of pipeline or utility locating experience.
• One to two years of natural gas field operation experience preferred.
• Familiar with midstream oil and gas operations.

Responsibilities

• Locate and mark underground pipelines using electronic detection equipment and maps.
• Conduct routine and emergency line locating to support excavation and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company safety policies.
• Coordinate with field operations and contractors for safe digging.
• Maintain records of line-locating activities and document tasks.
• Operate and maintain line-locating equipment.

Skills

Pipeline locating

Reading maps & schematics

On-call availability

Driver's license

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Korweb line locating system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Producers Midstream Management LLC is a private equity backed midstream service provider based in Dallas, TX.

PM offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k (company match), tuition reimbursement, and much more.

The Field Operator/Line Locator role

This role is based in Hobbs, New Mexico.

DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Line Locator Responsibilities

• Locate and mark underground pipelines and related facilities using electronic detection equipment and maps.
• Conduct routine and emergency line locating to support excavation, construction, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with field operations, contractors to ensure safe digging practices.
• Communicate and coordinate with third party pipeline companies and their contractors to ensure encroachment policy and safe digging practices are followed.
• Maintain accurate records of line-locating activities and complete required documentation.
• Operate and maintain line-locating equipment and other tools necessary for the job.

Field Operator Responsibilities

• Proper operation and maintenance of pipelines in accordance with company policies/procedure and applicable DOT regulations. E.g., gas measurement, TEG dehydrators, and natural gas compressors.
• Perform preventative maintenance. E.g., Pigging, sample collection, greasing valves, changing filters and tightening loose connections, etc.
• Maintain adequate housekeeping at all locations and pipelines.
• Review equipment logs and gather information for readiness.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports and communicate them to the Field Foreman.
• Perform minor equipment repair.
• Identify equipment issues and take appropriate action to correct. E.g., prepare and submit work orders for repairs by third-party vendors.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair with third-party vendors.
• Effectively interact with third-party customers, vendors, regulatory personnel and the public to properly complete job duties.
• Actively participate in the Operator Qualification (OQ) Program.
• Ability to be on call 24-7 on a rotation with other coworkers.
• Must live within 60 - 65 miles from reporting location to accommodate call outs.
• Respond to call outs no later than 2 hours from the time the call is sent.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Participate in partnership safety program and initiatives.
• Maintain and adhere to required trainings, policies, and procedures.
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
• Communicate with partnership control centers, business groups, and other operating groups as necessary.
• Comply with company safety policies and procedures.
• Must maintain valid driver’s license in state of residency.
• Work assigned shift and be available for overtime if needed.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required and other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all internal, state and federal regulations.
• Maintain honest, respectful, and effective internal and external working relationships.
• Complete all training as directed by management.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• 1-3+ years of experience in pipeline locating, utility locating, or a related field.
• One to two years of related natural gas field operation experience desired.
• Familiarity with midstream oil and gas operations, pipeline infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret pipeline maps, schematics, and survey drawings.
• Familiar with the Korweb line locating system (or relevant line locating system) experience is helpful.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within assigned area.
• Computer usage and Microsoft Office (or comparable) products.
• Natural gas pipeline maintenance and repair.
• Basic reading and mathematics as applied to equipment maintenance.
• Accepted safety standards and methods of natural gas pipelines.
• Pertinent Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations affecting health and safety.
• Natural Gas Compression and Driven Equipment experience and understanding.
• Dehydration facility experience and understanding.

Ability to

• Observe and take remedial action on equipment issues.
• Read and interpret gauges, equipment logs and specifications.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain effective working relationships.
• Deal tactfully and cost-effectively with vendors.

EXPERIENCE And TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Preferred Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent helpful. .

Equal Opportunity Employer