What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compressor Station Operator Lead position at BHE GT&S?
About the Job
BHE GT&S has an exciting career opportunity as a Compressor Station Operator Sr. in Delmont, PA. This role is responsible for operating internal combustion engines, turbine engines, and related equipment and facilities used to pump and compress natural gas.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Working Conditions
BHE GT&S has an exciting career opportunity as a Compressor Station Operator Sr. in Delmont, PA. This role is responsible for operating internal combustion engines, turbine engines, and related equipment and facilities used to pump and compress natural gas.
Responsibilities
- Operate internal combustion engines, turbine engines, and related equipment and facilities used to pump and compress natural gas.
- Report or direct the reporting of pressures and operating conditions to Gas Dispatcher and keep records or reports.
- Change pressures and route gas as directed.
- Operate all secondary equipment such as water pumps, generators, motors, and heating boilers, etc.
- Make minor repairs to engines and equipment, assist in major overhauls as required, and keep tools and equipment in safe and proper working condition.
- May operate and maintain boilers, performing incidental duties, such as maintaining correct water level, operating auxiliary equipment, checking safety valves, changing charts, etc.
- May direct compressor station operators or other assigned employees in the performance of assigned duties.
- May perform various maintenance duties such as painting, cleaning, polishing, caring for grounds, etc., as required.
- Prepare records and reports as required.
- May perform other duties as required in higher or lower classifications.
Qualifications
- Six 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)
- Documented computer skills
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Operate various equipment and tools weighing up to 90 pounds.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Climb ladders and work from elevated work surfaces.
- Ability to crawl, stoop, and work in limited spaces, on scaffolding and in awkward positions.
- Ability to follow mandatory safety rules and standard operating procedures and use personal protective equipment.
- Ability to analyze problems, collect accurate data and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to work independently or as a crew member.
- Checks equipment and work area regularly to ensure safety and compliance.
- Evaluates impact of decisions and actions on own and others' safety.
Working Conditions
- This position is required to work a 12-hour rotating shift or other defined schedule.
- 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.
