Operations Specialist

Primary purpose:

• Responsible for the installation, operation and maintenance of Company gas pipelines, compressor stations and other related facilities. 

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain pipelines, compressors and auxiliary equipment, engines, turbines, motors, cooling equipment, valves, seals and other related equipment.
• Ensure the cost effective and efficient performance of all engines and associated equipment at compressor stations, pipelines and process plants.  Start, stop and operate engines within defined operating parameters.
• Diagnose and repair engines, turbines, seals, valves and instruments.
• Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, pipeline appurtenances, corrosion control protection systems.
• Operate, maintain, adjust and make minor repairs on equipment such as industrial wheeled tractors, water pumps, air compressors, expanders, coolers, test equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Company liaison during contacts with landowner/tenants, public/emergency officials and local meetings (One Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, USFS, etc.).
• Oversee and train Company and third party personnel as required (visitors, personnel in progression, transport drivers, contractors and construction/maintenance activities).
• Identify report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Actively participate in safety programs/initiatives, development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.
• General upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment (pipeline right-of-way, excavate/repair/coat/backfill pipelines, building construction, concrete work, paint, weed control, etc.).
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, Company tariff requirements and governmental activities (PHMSA, EPA, USFS, state agencies, etc.).  Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience / specific knowledge:

• Knowledge of compressor or pump station, terminal process plant, gas treatment, storage facility, gathering and transmission pipeline system operation.
• Experience analyzing, adjusting and making minor repairs on compressor engines, pumps and other associated equipment.
• Achieve and maintain all Operator Qualifications (OQ) and progression requirements applicable to the job classification.  OQ includes but is not limited to; Gas Detection/Alarm System Maintenance/Performance Tests; Inspect/Isolate/Operate/Shut Down/Start Compressor Units (manual and remote); Corrosion Monitoring; Cathodic Protection system Maintenance; Locating Pipelines; Damage Prevention; Leakage Survey and Investigation.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record satisfactory to the Company and its insurers.

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, other operating systems and software).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to keep required job schedule; shift work and overtime as needed.
• Ability to follow rules, instructions and take direction from supervisors.
• Detail-oriented.
• Customer focused.
• Must reside within 30 miles of the Beatrice, NE reporting location.

Physical demands:

• Physical ability to lift as much as 50lbs, bend/stoop, kneel and climb stairs/ladders.
• Ability to use hand tools and equipment, repetitive hand use such as simple grasp and twisting motion included.

Working conditions:

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Respond to/address callouts and emergencies outside of regular business hours.
• May be required to carry a Company provided communication device.
• Travel as needed.

Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:
• Associate’s Degree in related field.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs and other diagrams.
• Detailed knowledge of Company policies, procedures and practices as well as regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Detailed knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high/low pressure systems.

Other responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  This position may perform other duties as assigned.