Lpi Equipment Operator

Position: LPI EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Shreveport, Louisiana, US Posted On: 01-Oct-2026

Job Code: 0000965

Department: OPERATOR - OPERATIONS Salary: $20 - $35 Per Hour Summary of Position:

The LPI Equipment Operator I is responsible for operating various heavy equipment pieces, including natural gas pressure reduction units (PRS), field gas treating and processing skids, CNG Trailers, yard spotters, and forklifts. They conduct thorough pre and post-trip inspections, ensuring the maintenance of all DOT and inspection paperwork. Operating within a team environment, the LPI Operator I prioritizes safety and maintains cleanliness and orderliness of work equipment and trucks.

This position involves learning to rig-up and rig-down on both high- and low-pressure equipment, overseeing Field Gas operations, and performing basic maintenance on, CNG trailers, pumping equipment, and hoses.

Qualifications & Requirements:

It is a condition of employment to pass the CNG certification from the Railroad Commission of Texas.

Maintains class A CDLHAZMAT endorsed preferred.

Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s).Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&’s).Natural Gas Measurement (Pressure / Differential Pressure / Temperature).Natural Gas Processing & Field Gas Handling.

Natural Gas Composition / Gas Quality (Heating Value).Knowledge of associated equipment needed for JT units (Filters/Heat Exchangers, Separators, JT Valve).Basic Knowledge of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as it pertains to CNG and Field Gas Operations.

Operator experience, preferred.

At least 2 years oilfield experience.

Understands process flow.

Indicators & Attributes for Success:

Ability to communicate

Attention to detail

Ability to think and act quickly

Ability to work independently and self-motivate

Ability to stay on task and follow through

Safety conscious

Customer/Client focus

Positive attitude

Prioritization & organizational skills

Accountability

Ethical practice

Strong team-player

Primary Responsibilities:

Prepares equipment to distribute gas on time.

Checks all fluids and visually inspects all equipment prior to start-up.

Demonstrates the ability to rig-up CNG equipment in a safe and timely manner.

Communicates with Crew Leader during all aspects of the job.

Meets expectations to run all CNG equipment.

Remains with the equipment at all expected times.

Performs basic preventative maintenance.

Displays proficiency in boarding skills.

Ensures proper LOTO procedures are followed.

Inspects units to ensure they are ready to pump on time.

Completes all necessary inspection forms for each piece of equipment.

Walks site to ensure that all equipment is properly shutdown and turned off.

Assists in housekeeping before leaving location.

Other Duties:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Working Conditions/Environment:

Regularly operates in a highly safety-conscious environment, outdoor and indoor.

Work with high pressure, bending, and tubing equipment.

Regularly exposed to cold, heat, dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise.

Requires frequent bending, stooping, kneeling crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, lifting, carrying, reaching, etc. with arms, hands, and fingers.

Benefits:

At LOS, our total employee benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug (Rx)
Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren)
Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – Company Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan, plus a company match

Parental Leave Flexible Paid Time Off And many other benefits not listed here