What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compressor Station Operator position at Berkshire Hathaway Energy?
Job Description
BHE GT&S has an exciting career opportunity as a Compressor Station Operator Sr. at our Greenlick Station in Cross Fork, PA.
Responsibilities
- Inspect engines and compressors and auxiliary equipment.
- Check water and oil levels and temperatures, engine and oil pressures, change charts, blow drips, etc.
- Assist in starting and stopping engines, repairing engines, compressors, and other station equipment.
- Operate and attend to space heating and boilers, cooling fans and water pumps.
- May be required to report suction and discharge pressures and calculate and report volumes to Gas Dispatcher and supply other data as requested by Gas Control Section.
- Assist in making repairs to engines and other station equipment, including major overhauls.
- Perform various duties incidental to general repair and maintenance work such as painting and repairing structures and equipment, cleaning, polishing, maintaining grounds, digging ditches, etc.
- Make minor repairs to equipment used in the performance of assigned duties, keeping the equipment and tools in safe and proper working condition.
- Prepare records and reports as required.
- Operate computerized station controls.
- Change pressures and route gas as directed.
- May perform other duties as required in higher or lower classifications.
Qualifications
Three months documented mechanical experience in any COMBINATION of the following : Industrial equipment, compressors, pumps, electrical motors, controls circuitry, engines AND / OR Natural gas reciprocating / combustion / turbine engines AND / OR Related natural gas industry experience AND / OR Related military experience AND / OR the equivalent related education (technical school or college)
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Preferred Qualifications :
Job Certifications
Testing Required
Online Aptitude Testing
Working Conditions
This position is subject to callouts, and you must be available and willing to work overtime as required.
You may be subject to hazards, such as proximity of moving parts, exposure to high noise levels, solvents, lubricants, and other chemicals.
You will be subjected to adverse weather and environmental conditions.
Minimal overnight travel may be required.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE GT&S. The management team of BHE GT&S reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.
About Us
BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company that gives large customers more options in moving gas safely, reliably and efficiently. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operations in 10 states, BHE GT&S employees take pride in our work and are committed to innovative and sustainable natural gas energy solutions. Through our liquefied natural gas facilities, multi-state pipeline systems, and storage operations we support a number of large customers, including major utilities, power plants, marine transportation and heavy-duty trucking, along with manufacturing. Our employees are integral to our success and work hard to exceed customer expectations. BHE GT&S encourages a safe and inclusive work environment. We provide fulfilling employment opportunities, are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees, and support an environment that reflects the diversity of our communities.
About the Team
At BHE GT&S, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. BHE GT&S is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
