Operations Specialist, Level 1-4 (Baker, MT)

Overview

Primary Purpose : Responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of natural gas liquids pipelines, pump stations and related field operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, and pipeline appurtenances, generators, air compressors, pumps, flares as applicable.
• Responsible for the general upkeep, cleanliness and maintenance of all company facilities and equipment including the pipeline right-of-way.
• Participate in planning for equipment shutdowns, maintenance and outages.
• Perform line locates and fill out required documentation
• Oversee construction and / or maintenance activities performed by third parties, including monitoring of 811 one-call tickets.
• Inspect work completed by company third party contractors and construction crews.
• Conduct pigging activities when necessary.
• Perform governmental compliance activities including but not limited to : line patrol, road and railroad crossing inspections and valve inspections.
• Perform inpections and preventative maintenance on compression station engines and equipment.
• Determine root cause of mechanical issues and failures and ensure completion of necessary repairs.
• Perform minor electrical maintenance / troubleshooting.
• Start / stop operating equipment such as pumps within defined operating parameters.
• Participate in the development of project scopes and work plans.
• Represent the Company during contacts with landowner / tenants, public officials / emergency officials and at local meetings.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Provide detailed information to assist with the creation, planning, forecasting and managing of the operations budgets.
• Maintain records of company expenses to assist with cash flow management, cost monitoring and control.
• Provide input for the development of L-O&M procedures, project scope of work and work plans.
• Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.
• Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, regulatory, and company tariff requirements.
• Communicate work activities to appropriate parties.
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of employees, general public and company assets.
• Respond to call-outs and work overtime as necessary including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Operate and maintain various equipment (such as UTV, Forklift, skid steer, snow plow, etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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