Field Technician – Gas Pipeline Ops & Maintenance

Boardwalk Pipelines; Sterlington (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP in Sterlington, LA, seeks an Associate Field Technician to operate and maintain pipeline facilities in the Sterlington area. The role requires compliance with DOT, OSHA, and environmental rules, and involves learning our OMS documentation process and occasional on-call duties.

The successful candidate will perform high- pressure gas pipeline tasks, support construction activities, and execute preventative maintenance across meters, valves, corrosion controls, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of high pressure gas pipeline operations experience.
• Familiarity with DOT (PHMSA) pipeline regulations.
• Experience with manual and pneumatic operated pipeline valves.
• Experience and training with hazardous material emergencies.
• Experience with maintenance on pipeline equipment: valves, pipe coating, heaters, separators and cathodic protection.
• Valid LA Class D Chauffeurs or CDL driver’s license.
• Project planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle natural gas related to reciprocating/turbine compression equipment and pipeline network in the assigned area.
• Perform assigned tasks and support construction activities.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and regulated compliance inspections along pipelines and meter stations; corrosion control systems, valves, leaks surveys and ROW areas.
• Manage facility encroachment activities such as pipe locates, excavations and inspections; may lead others when qualified.

Skills

Gas pipeline ops

PHMSA regulations

Valve operation

Hazardous materials

Pipeline maintenance

CDL license

Project planning

Education

High School Diploma

Technical School or College

Job description

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP in Sterlington, LA, seeks an Associate Field Technician to operate and maintain pipeline facilities in the Sterlington area. The role requires compliance with DOT, OSHA, and environmental rules, and involves learning our OMS documentation process and occasional on-call duties.

The successful candidate will perform high- pressure gas pipeline tasks, support construction activities, and execute preventative maintenance across meters, valves, corrosion controls, and