Pipeline Ops Specialist; Levels - Hands

Responsibilities

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

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Strong mechanical skills.
• Proficient in the use of various hand tools.
• Familiarity and experience in diagnosing mechanical issues.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs and other diagrams.

• 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 needed for specific job duties.

• Must have a strong focus on the 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.
• 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.

• Position requires standing, walking and sitting while working either indoors or outdoors.
• Must be able to consistently lift a minimum of 20 lbs., at times in awkward positions.
• May have to lift (from floor to waist) and carry up to 50 lbs.
• 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…