About This Role
This Operations Specialist role involves the operation and maintenance of gas pipelines and related compression facilities, handling tasks of significant complexity. The specialist will work with various equipment and facilities, ensuring their upkeep and compliance with company and governmental standards.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain pipelines, working with landowners and the public
- Work within compression facilities, including compressors, engines, turbines, fans, pumps, valves, and seals
- Install, repair, service, and maintain valves, pipe, and other pipeline appurtenances
- Perform general upkeep, maintenance, and cleaning of all facilities and equipment, including pipeline right-of-way, storage areas, offices, and compression facilities
- Participate in projects in a support role for excavation oversight, air mover operation, pigging support, and leak surveys
- Represent the company during contacts with landowners/tenants, public officials/emergency officials, and at local meetings
- Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties
- Train and oversee company and third-party personnel as required
- Perform governmental compliance activities (PHMSA, State Agencies, EPA, etc.)
- Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns
- Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives
- Participate in the development of Operations & Maintenance procedures, worksite specific procedures, project scopes, and work plans
- Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping
- Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, regulatory, and company tariff requirements
- Respond to and address callouts and emergencies after regular business hours, including after dark hours
- Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance
- Complete other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems, and other software)
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals)
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Customer focus
- Strong mechanical skills
- Available for shift work and standby when applicable
- Ability to work with others as a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
- Ability to effectively organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work with a minimum of supervision
