Infrastructure Management Field Technician

Description

Sapphire Gas Solutions LLC (Sapphire) is a national leader in the engineering, design, implementation, and execution of turnkey projects that deliver renewable natural gas (RNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and compressed natural gas (CNG) to pipeline operators, agriculture customers, and heavy industrial customers throughout the United States. Sapphire is an industry leader who keeps our Core Values at the forefront of everything we do. Sapphire is a Safety-First focused company with integrated Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Excellence, and Respect into everything we do.

The Infrastructure Management Field Technician will provide knowledge and experience for the safe implementation of natural gas projects. This position will report directly to the Infrastructure Management Supervisor. The field technician will operate and maintain equipment, support LNG and CNG delivery, and provide top-level customer service.

Responsibilities for the Infrastructure Management Field Technician include, but are not limited to:

• Operate company equipment for storing & delivering natural gas to the end user via virtual pipeline & field gas conditioning.
• Capable of leading rig up, starting up, operating, shutting down, and shutting down each piece of equipment independently.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve
• Knowledge of various control systems installations
• General mechanical aptitude
• Mechanical rebuild of valves, regulators, and pneumatic & electric actuators, etc.
• Safely perform assigned tasks within limitations
• Responsible for all safety policies and procedures
• Understand applications and limitations of company equipment
• Set up and move equipment on, and around project locations
• Perform preventative and corrective mechanical service on company equipment
• Operate mid to heavy-duty vehicles with trailers
• Adequately document daily activities including time and fuel tracking
• Understand company standard operating procedures and policies.
• Developing a working knowledge of internal policies, government safety, and regulatory standards. Know when and where these policies and standards are applicable and apply them in daily activities and job sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications include, but are not limited to:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Have a DOT medical clearance card and/or CDL preferred.
• 2 years in natural gas operations, processing equipment, industrial engines, compressor mechanics, and/or gas compression
• Knowledge of the LNG & CNG process flow & operations with a complete understanding of process & control theory.
  • This can be applied to the process & control theory for water, oil, natural gas, and/or chemicals
• Knowledge of equipment & proficiency in operating each piece of equipment.
  • This can be applied to the equipment for water, oil, natural gas, and/or chemicals
• Obtain Texas Railroad Commission LNG & CNG Certification as the company license requires.
• Maintain a valid US driver's license & clean driving record to operate vehicles safely and comply with laws and company policies.
• Mechanically and technically inclined skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Able to use computer software proficiently (Word, Excel & e-mail) and mobile apps.
• Able to respond to customers with courtesy and knowledge, in person and telephone, applying good judgment and customer service skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any other certifications required by regulations or customers.

Work conditions include, but are not limited to:

• Work with routine exposure to all weather conditions
• Work regular hours, overtime and rotating shifts
• Able to certify and don personal protective equipment, such as a respirator, safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs daily
• Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion
• Able to respond to call-outs and occasionally return to work while off duty
• Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT safety-sensitive and other regulatory or customer requirements

Salary : $19 - $26