Natural Gas Field Specialist

Burgessps; United States; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess Pipeline Services (BPS) is seeking a hands-on Natural Gas Field Specialist to support odorisation and monitoring equipment at customer sites across the United States. The role involves 50-75% travel and home-based periods between field assignments, with 12-hour rotating day/night shifts and 24/7 coverage.

No degree is required, though a technical or engineering credential is preferred. You will install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment at natural gas facilities, pipelines,

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to perform hands-on field work.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow operating and safety procedures.
• Ability to record readings accurately and prepare shift reports.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to customer project sites.
• Engineering credential or technical training preferred; a degree is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mobilization, setup, installation, operation, maintenance, and removal of natural gas odorisation and monitoring equipment.
• Monitor equipment and operating measurements, including pressure, temperature, flow, and odourant concentration, following approved procedures.
• Perform routine inspections and document readings, equipment condition, maintenance, and shift activities.
• Support pipeline conditioning, pickling, odourisation, commissioning, and startup activities under established procedures and engineering guidance.
• Assist with troubleshooting pumps, valves, regulators, instrumentation, controls, and related field equipment.
• Identify and promptly report abnormal conditions, alarms, leaks, equipment problems, and changing site conditions.
• Provide clear shift handovers so incoming personnel understand equipment status and outstanding issues.
• Coordinate with BPS engineers, technicians, customers, and contractors.
• Participate in job safety planning and follow applicable site procedures and personal protective equipment requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Follow procedures

Record readings

Clear communication

Education

Engineering credential or technical training

Job description

Home-based (United States); 50-75% travel

Job Type

Full Time

About the Role

Pay: $30-$40 per hour | Travel: 50-75%

This is a hands-on, physically demanding outdoor field role, not a desk job. Work includes equipment setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting at natural gas facilities, industrial locations, and construction sites. Home-based between assignments means working from home between field assignments; it does not mean the job is performed entirely remotely.

We are seeking a hands-on Natural Gas Field Specialist to support the installation, operation, monitoring, maintenance, and demobilisation of natural gas equipment at customer project sites. You do not need to be an engineer or hold a college degree. A relevant technical or engineering degree is preferred.

Schedule and Travel

This position works rotating 12-hour day and night shifts as part of a team providing 24-hour coverage, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The rotation varies by assignment. Assigned shifts may include weekends and holidays. Year-round coverage is shared among the team; it does not mean one employee works every day.

The role requires 50-75% travel and is home-based between field assignments. Project locations and assignment durations vary with customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mobilization, setup, installation, operation, maintenance, and removal of natural gas odorisation and monitoring equipment.
• Monitor equipment and operating measurements, including pressure, temperature, flow, and odourant concentration, following approved procedures.
• Perform routine inspections and document readings, equipment condition, maintenance, and shift activities.
• Support pipeline conditioning, pickling, odourisation, commissioning, and startup activities under established procedures and engineering guidance.
• Assist with troubleshooting pumps, valves, regulators, instrumentation, controls, and related field equipment.
• Identify and promptly report abnormal conditions, alarms, leaks, equipment problems, and changing site conditions.
• Provide clear shift handovers so incoming personnel understand equipment status and outstanding issues.
• Coordinate with BPS engineers, technicians, customers, and contractors.
• Participate in job safety planning and follow applicable site procedures and personal protective equipment requirements.

Qualifications

Ability and willingness to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, including assigned weekends and holidays.

Willingness to travel 50-75% and perform hands-on work at natural gas facilities, industrial locations, and active construction sites.

Mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and ability to follow operating and safety procedures.

Ability to record readings accurately, communicate clearly, and prepare shift reports.

Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to customer project sites.

An engineering credential or college degree is not required.

Preferred Qualifications

A relevant technical, engineering, or related degree or technical training.

Experience with natural gas equipment, pipeline operations, industrial equipment, instrumentation, pumps, valves, regulators, or maintenance.

Experience working rotating shifts and handing over equipment between crews.

Work includes outdoor field assignments at pipeline facilities, industrial locations, and construction sites. Personnel must follow customer safety requirements and participate in physical field activities and documentation.

Hiring Requirements

Pre-employment drug screening and background checks are required. Visa sponsorship is not available.

About the Company

Burgess Pipeline Services (BPS) provides natural gas engineering and field services, including temporary odourisation, pipeline conditioning, and pickling, odour fade remediation, gas measurement, commissioning, and operational support.