Job Details
COLT MIDSTREAM
Job Description
Title: Operations Technician
Reports to: Area Manager
Department: Operations
Exemption Status: Non-exempt
Location: Eastland, TX
Primary Focus:
Ensure the safe and efficient operations of all pipelines, compressor stations, dehydration facilities and natural gas treating (amine) and processing plants.
Key Accountabilities:
Performs all job functions within the Safety and Environmental policies of Colt Midstream, LLC and Governmental laws and orders
Actively participates in Safety program which is to include regular scheduled safety meetings and training up to and including the participating in the investigation and documentation of incidents and accidents involving company and contract personnel
Responsible for upkeep and appearance of pipeline facilities
Performs pipeline operations, inspections, maintenance, and documentation to include R-O-W, compressors, and dehydration facilities
Ensures natural gas and liquid quality are within pipeline and/or contract specifications
Assists team in scheduling maintenance of equipment and supplies to ensure minimum downtime and efficient job completion
Assists in the strategic planning process and prepare timely reports as needed
Performs 24-hour on-call shifts on a regular basis
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; feel and reach with hands and arms; the employee is required to reach with hands and arms above his head as well as stoop and kneel to reach items below his normal reach
The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to use sense of smell
Performs minor maintenance as necessary with medium to heavy lifting requirements; the employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include good vision
Work Environment:
Operations Technicians are required to reside within 30 minutes response time to their areas
Works mostly unsupervised
Available 24 hours per day for on-call needs such as emergency situations response and equipment malfunctions
Occasional long hours due to tight deadlines
Must be able to remain calm and focused during emergency or high-stress situations
Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Work near toxic or caustic chemicals
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and vibration
The noise level in the work environment may be above 90 dBA; must be able to use hearing protection
Expected to work well with others, mentor less-qualified personnel, and treat others with respect
Qualifications:
Education:
High School Diploma/GED required
Experience & Skills:
Preferred five years minimum experience in an operations role in the gas or related industry
Requires knowledge of various computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel
Must be able to work without supervision
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Self-motivated and driven
High integrity
Must have valid drivers license and excellent vehicle driving record
Certificates and Licenses:
None
The above profile is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountabilities, qualifications, or other aspects of the job.