Operations Specialist, Level 1-4; Guernsey, WY

Position: Operations Specialist, Level 1-4 (Guernsey, WY)
Location: Guernsey

What We Are Looking For

Primary

Purpose:

* Responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of natural gas liquids (NGL) and crude oil pipelines, pump stations and related field operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, and pipeline appurtenances, generators, air compressors, pumps, flares as applicable.

* Responsible for the general upkeep, cleanliness and maintenance of all company facilities and equipment including the pipeline right-of-way.

* Participate in planning for equipment shutdowns, maintenance and outages.

* Perform line locates and fill out required documentation

* Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties, including monitoring of 811 one-call tickets.

* Inspect work completed by company third party contractors and construction crews.

* Conduct pigging activities when necessary.

* Perform governmental compliance activities including but not limited to: line patrol, road and railroad crossing inspections and valve inspections.

* Perform inspections and preventative maintenance on compression station engines and equipment.

* Determine root cause of mechanical issues and failures and ensure completion of necessary repairs.

* Perform minor electrical maintenance/troubleshooting.

* Start/stop operating equipment such as pumps within defined operating parameters.

* Participate in the development of project scopes and work plans.

* Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings.

* Identify and report unsafe conditions and correct safety and environmental concerns.

* Provide detailed information to assist with the creation, planning, forecasting and managing of the operations budgets.

* Maintain records of company expenses to assist with cash flow management, cost monitoring and control.

* Provide input for the development of L-O&M procedures, project scope of work and work plans.

* Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.

* Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, regulatory, and company tariff requirements.

* Communicate work activities to appropriate parties.

* Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.

* Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of employees, general public and company assets.

* Respond to call-outs and work overtime as necessary including nights, weekends and holidays.

* Operate and maintain various equipment (such as UTV, Forklift, skid steer, snow plow, etc.)

* Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Do

Education:

* High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

* Strong mechanical skills.

* Proficient in the use of various hand tools.

* Familiarity and experience of diagnosing mechanical issues.

* Ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs and other diagrams.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

* Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that meets company insurability requirements.

* Will be required to achieve and maintain operator qualifications and may be required to obtain certifications as required to perform specific job duties.

Competencies,

Skills and Abilities:

* Must have a strong focus on job to complete all assigned work tasks in a safe and accident-free manner.

* Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems, and ability to learn company software).

* Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).

* Strong verbal and written communication skills.

* Strong customer focus.

* Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules

* Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, document and complete work with minimum supervision.

* Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.

* Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.

Physical Demands:

* Position requires standing, walking and sitting while working either indoors or outdoors.

* Must be able to consistently lift a minimum of 20 lbs., at time in awkward positions.

* May have to lift (from floor to waist) and carry up to 50 lbs.

* While performing the job you will be required to lift and carry, pull or push, reach, squat, kneel, and/or climb ladders or stairs.

* Physical dexterity, hand/grip strength, depth perception, and any other physical attributes that enable the employee to perform the job safely.

* Ability to use hand tools and equipment, repetitive hand use requiring grasp and twisting motions.

* Must be able to occasionally enter confined spaces, to climb and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways.

* May periodically work in low-lit areas.

* Will periodically work in areas of high noise levels (pumps).

* Will work in extreme temperatures including inside pump building(s).

* Must follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective…