Field Operator

Field Operator – New Mexico – 6 month contract to hire – up to $50 per hour – End of Feb start

The Field Operator is responsible for the ensuring the safe and efficient operations of all pipelines, compressor stations, dehydration facilities and natural gas treating plant.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform inspections, complete documentation and maintain files for all operational functions required by governmental agencies and company policies, which would include but not be limited to the inspection and documentation of road and railroad crossing condition, rectifier condition and readings, pipeline valve maintenance, locates and marks company owned pipelines for third party contractors (One Call response), pipeline class location surveys, pipeline relief valve testing and certification, atmospheric corrosion, cathodic protection surveys and annual notification program. Assist with company or governmental agency audits of the assets.

• Perform preventative maintenance. E.g., Pigging, sample collection, greasing valves, changing filters and tightening loose connections, etc.

• Maintain adequate housekeeping at all locations and pipelines.

• Ensure natural gas and liquid quality are within pipeline and/or contract specifications.

• Perform minor equipment repair.

• Assist team in scheduling maintenance of equipment and supplies to ensure minimum downtime and efficient job completion. Communicates to and keeps Team Leader informed of all maintenance activities and their status

• Identify equipment issues and take appropriate action to correct. E.g., prepare and submit work orders for repairs by third-party vendors.

• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair with third-party vendors.

• Effectively interact with third-party customers, vendors, regulatory personnel and the public to properly complete job duties.

• Actively participate in the Operator Qualification (OQ) Program.

• Ability to be on call 24-7 on a rotation with other coworkers.

• Must live within 60 – 65 miles of reporting location to accommodate call outs.

• Respond to call outs no later than 2 hours from the time the call is sent.

QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of:

• Computer usage and Microsoft Office (or comparable) products.

• Natural gas pipeline maintenance and repair.

• Basic reading and mathematics as applied to equipment maintenance.

• Accepted safety standards and methods of natural gas pipelines.

• Pertinent Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations affecting health and safety.

• Natural Gas Compression and Driven Equipment experience and understanding.

• Dehydration facility experience and understanding.

Ability to:

• Observe and take remedial action on equipment issues.

• Read and interpret gauges, equipment logs and specifications.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Maintain effective working relationships.

• Deal tactfully and cost-effectively with vendors. EXPERIENCE and TRAINING GUIDELINES Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Preferred

Education and/or Experience:

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