Operations Technician; CDL

Position: Operations Technician (CDL)
Location: Albany

COLT MIDSTREAMJob Description

Title:

Operations Technician

Reports to:

Area Supervisor Department:
Operations Exemption Status:
Non-exempt

Primary Area:
Albany/Breckenridge, TXReporting Office:
Eastland, TXPrimary Focus:

Ensure the safe and efficient operations of all pipelines, compressor stations, dehydration facilities and natural gas treating (amine) and processing plants.

Key Accountabilities:

Performs all job functions within the Safety and Environmental policies of Colt Midstream, LLC and Governmental laws and orders

Actively participates in Safety program which includes regular scheduled safety meetings and training up to and including participating in the investigation and documentation of incidents and accidents involving company and contract personnel

Responsible for upkeep and appearance of pipeline facilities

Performs pipeline operations, inspections, maintenance, and documentation to include R-O-W, compressors, and dehydration facilities

Ensures natural gas and liquid quality are within pipeline and/or contract specifications

Assists team in scheduling maintenance of equipment and supplies to ensure minimum downtime and efficient job completion

Assists in the strategic planning process and prepare timely reports as needed

Performs 24-hour on-call shifts on a regular basis

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; feel and reach with hands and arms; the employee is required to reach with hands and arms above his head as well as stoop and kneel to reach items below his normal reach

The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to use sense of smell

Performs minor maintenance as necessary with medium to heavy lifting requirements; the employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include good vision

Work Environment:

Operations Technicians are required to reside within 30 minutes of response time to their areas

Works mostly unsupervised

Available 24 hours per day for on-call needs such as emergency situations response and equipment malfunctions

Occasionally long hours due to tight deadlines

Must be able to remain calm and focused during emergencies or high-stress situations

Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts

Work in high, precarious places

Work near toxic or caustic chemicals

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and vibration

The noise level in the work environment may be above 90 dBA; must be able to use hearing protection

Expected to work well with others, mentor less-qualified personnel, and treat others with respect

Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma/GED required

Experience &

Skills:

Preferred five years minimum experience in an operations role in the gas or related industry

Prefer backhoe experience but not required.

Requires knowledge of various computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel Must be able to work without supervision

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Self-motivated and driven

High integrity

Must have valid drivers license and excellent vehicle driving record

Certificates and Licenses:

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
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