Technician, Gathering (Carlsbad, NM) - Location Incentives

Primary Location

USA-New Mexico-Carlsbad

What you will be doing

The Gathering Technician independently performs various duties associated with gathering systems, liquid lines, compressor sites, and related equipment.

This position includes

- Retention Bonus

- Hourly Premium Adjustment Pay

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

- Conduct and perform line pressure maintenance and hydrate removal (pigging, balling, drip removal).

- Spotting lines for one-calls, etc.

- Conducting line surveys and leak detection monitoring.

- Coordinating system shutdowns (for new connects or line repairs).

- Perform lock-out/tag-out and other safety tasks.

- Starting and stopping compressors/pumps.

- Monitoring equipment and checking levels.

- Recording operating equipment data and performing minor maintenance (replacing valves, fittings, etc.)

- Operating de-hy units.

- Troubleshooting abnormal operations.

- Coordinating and monitoring activities of contractor personnel assigned to area.

- Maintaining pipeline right-of-ways.

- Operating, inspecting and maintaining high pressure pipelines, valves, regulators and related instrumentation in compliance with DOT, and OSHA, etc. regulations.

- Managing storage and transfer of pipeline liquids.

- Monitor and inspect pipeline encroachments.

- Employee will act as a company representative and interact with property owners, other pipeline company representatives and local public representatives.

- Identify emergency situations and initiate emergency response procedures.

- Complete and maintain required reports and logs.

- Monitor and adjust, as required, or needed, equipment to maintain optimum availability and efficiency.

- Order parts and supplies as needed or required.

- Assist maintenance and other work groups as needed or required.

What Your Background Should Look Like (minimum Qualifications)

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications

- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.

- Technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy related field preferred.

- Minimum of 3 years stable work history, preferably in the energy industry.

- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

- Must demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair all types of mechanical equipment and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment.

- Able to read prints, drawings and technical manuals and prepare technical reports.

- Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations and possess basic computer skills including spreadsheet and word processing applications.

- Good verbal/written communication skills, decision making skills and strong work ethic.

- Able to assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.

- Must be available to work overtime, handle callouts, work a rotating on-call schedule.

- Must live or relocate to within 1 hour response time of job assignment.

- Basic computer skills are needed including spreadsheet and word processing applications.

- Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance programs a plus.

- Self-motivated individual able to work independently or in a team environment and willing to learn.

- Must be able to demonstrate sound judgment with the ability to make decisions and corrections when problems are detected.

- Must have a history of being dependable and reliable, take pride in a job well done, and enjoy working hard.

- Candidate must have good organizational skills, good customer relation skills with the ability to interface with landowners and other corporate and field personnel.

- Works indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.

- Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment.

- Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools.

- Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.

- Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.

- May work in confined spaces (i.e. tanks, between compressors, vessels).

- Must be able to regularly bend, stoop, move from ground level to higher levels, raise/lift from ground level and lift up to 50 lbs., manually transport a load up to 75 lbs., apply up to 100 foot pounds of torque.

- Must have ability to get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads.

- May be required to participate in the Respiratory Protection Program and wear respirator to perform tasks.

- Must wear special safety equipment while working and must be able to lift and put on emergency breathing apparatus and/or protective equipment.

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Organization

Operations

Job

Pipeline Operations

Job Level

Entry Level