Operations Specialist

What We Are Looking For

Navajo Preference:
Applicant must meet requirements of the Navajo Preference in Employment Act to be considered for employment.

Responsible for the operation, and maintenance of gas pipelines and compression related facilities, with significant complexity above typical maintenance operations as determined by the Department.

• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of pipelines, working with land owners and other affected public adjacent pipelines, working within compression facilities to include compressors, engines, turbines, fans, pumps, valves, seals and other plant related equipment.
• Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, and any other pipeline appurtenances.
• Responsible for the general upkeep, maintenance, general cleaning activities, etc. of all facilities and equipment, including pipeline right-of-way, storage areas, offices and compression facilities.
• Participate in projects in a support role for work including excavation oversight, air mover operation, pigging support, leak surveys, etc.
• Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/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 (i.e. contractors, and visitors).
• 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.
• Must respond to, and address, call‑outs and emergencies after regular business hours including after dark hours.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

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 are needed.
• 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.
• Ability to work with customers, suppliers, other operations groups, engineering staff, and management.
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle over rough terrain.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements.
• May be required to possess a commercial driver’s license, drive a company commercial vehicle and comply with all commercial vehicle regulations.
• May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties.
• Achieve and maintain all Operator Qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification.

• Gas compressor stations, and pipeline system operations.
• Maintenance tracking database activities and requirements.
• Line locating equipment and one-call requirements.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs and other diagrams.
• Safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquid, and high/low pressure systems.

• May be required to carry a company-provided cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Must sustain regular and predictable attendance.
• Depending on location and workload, travel will be required.
• Must live or relocate to live (by position start date) within 50 miles of reporting location, or within an hour drive from reporting location in regularly expected traffic and weather. Or as determined by area management.
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