Associate Field Technician/ Field Technician/ Sr. Field Technician

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Boardwalk Pipelines, LP primarily provides transportation and storage of natural gas and liquids for our customers. Additional information about the company can be found online at www.bwpipelines.com.

We are currently looking for an Associate Field Technician/ Field Technician/ Sr Field Technician for our Kenner, LA or Chalmette, LA office.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for carrying out daily operations & maintenance tasks associated with pipeline activities and to assist with operations and maintenance of Gulf South’s facilities located in the Kenner, LA area. This position will be responsible for environmental health & safety and reliability for natural gas transmission through the pipeline system. Specific duties will consist of, but are not limited to, reading rectifiers, valve inspection and maintenance, tank gauging, pipeline locating, pipeline patrolling, gas sampling, one-calls, preventive pipeline maintenance and operations related to meter station, valve site and right of way maintenance, gas quality monitoring and assisting with construction and repairs of pipelines and associated facilities. Additionally, this position may occasionally be required to assist at the nearby Montz Compressor Station and will be trained and expected to learn to operate and assist at the facility. The facility consists of reciprocating natural gas fired Caterpillar engines and associated compressor units. This position will be responsible for recognition and reporting of abnormal and safety related operating conditions, accident and near miss reporting, as well as emergency response (HAZWOPER). This position is also responsible for regulatory compliance, operations, maintenance, and repair procedures as associated with DOT, industry standards, manufacturer, and company guidelines as they relate to facility equipment and appurtenances. This position will be expected to respond to call-outs and will be part of the on-call rotation related to pipeline operations and for responding to emergency or abnormal situations. The successful candidate will be required to live within 30 miles of the Kenner Operations facility located in Kenner, LA. in order to respond to call outs expediently.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• 1 to 5 years of gas pipeline operations and maintenance experience or equivalent petrochemical / oil industry experience.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, problem solving skills and a history of safe work are required.
• Ability to work outside in hot, cold, muddy, and wet environments and ability to stand for long periods of time and climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to utilize a PC and manage a filing system.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. for a minimum of 50 feet.
• Ability to operate valve control wheels with a minimum of 50 turns.

PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3 (plus) years of gas pipeline operations and maintenance experience
• Understanding of DOT 192 regulations
• Natural gas compressor maintenance experience

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

• Associate degree

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hire.

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.