Responsible for the installation, operation andmaintenance of Company gas/liquid pipelines, compressor stations, pumpstations, process plants and other related facilities.
Essentialduties and responsibilities:
• Operateand maintain pipelines, compressors and auxiliary equipment, engines, turbines,motors, cooling equipment, pump stations, pumps, dehydration equipment, valves,seals and other related equipment.
• Ensurethe cost effective and efficient performance of all engines, pumps andassociated equipment at compressor stations, pump stations, pipelines andprocess plants. Start, stop and operateengines/pumps within defined operating parameters.
• Diagnoseand repair engines, turbines, pumps, seals, valves and instruments.
• Install,repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, pipeline appurtenances, corrosioncontrol protection systems, measurement and storage well equipment.
• Operate,maintain, adjust and make minor repairs on equipment such as industrial wheeledtractors, water pumps, air compressors, expanders, coolers, test equipment,vehicles, etc.
• Companyliaison during contacts with landowner/tenants, public/emergency officials andlocal meetings (One Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, USFS, etc.).
• Overseeand train Company and third party personnel as required (visitors, personnel inprogression, transport drivers, contractors and construction/maintenanceactivities).
• Identifyreport and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Activelyparticipate in safety programs/initiatives, development of O&M Procedures,Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.
• Generalupkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment (pipeline right-of-way,gathering/storage areas, excavate/repair/coat/backfill pipelines, buildingconstruction, concrete work, paint, weed control, etc.).
• Performall work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, Companytariff requirements and governmental activities (PHMSA, EPA, USFS, stateagencies, etc.).
• Completeall applicable documentation and record keeping.
• Demonstrateperformance toward operational excellence.
• Dealwith a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Speakclearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skillsand listen carefully.
• Maintaina regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Willwork non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintaina high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets andemployees, and the general public.
• Otherdaily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.
• Otherduties as assigned.
JOBREQUIREMENTS:
Minimumrequirements:
Education:
• HighSchool diploma or equivalent
Experience/SpecificKnowledge:
• Detailedknowledge of compressor or pump station, gas treatment, storage facility,gathering and transmission pipeline system operation.
• Knowledgeand experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids andhigh/low pressure systems.
• Experienceanalyzing, adjusting and making minor repairs on compressor engines, pumps andother associated equipment.
• Willingnessto achieve and maintain all Operator Qualifications (OQ) and progressionrequirements applicable to the job classification. OQ includes but is not limited to; GasDetection/Alarm System Maintenance/Performance Tests; Inspect/Isolate/Operate/ShutDown/Start Compressor Units (manual and remote); Corrosion Monitoring; CathodicProtection system Maintenance; Locate/Install/Protect Customer Meters; LocatingPipelines; Damage Prevention; Leakage Survey and Investigation; Install Steeland Plastic Pipe, Valve Maintenance and Welding Process.
• Experiencereading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs and other diagrams.
• Inspectthird party construction as directed.
• Intermediateproficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are notlimited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Certifications,Licenses & Registrations:
• Mustpossess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactoryto the company and its insurers.
Competencies,Skills & Abilities:
• Strongmechanical aptitude on related equipment.
• Basicmath skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions,decimals).
• Goodverbal and written communications skills.
• Strongcustomer focus and attention to detail.
• Must beable to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must beable to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to requiredwork schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Abilityto successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Abilityto organize and prioritize daily work.
• Joblevel commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filleddepending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successfulcandidate.
PhysicalDemands:
All of the physical requirements listed below are thosethat may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.
• Sitting;standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing(specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distancevision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjustfocus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching;reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Minimalsafety hazards.
• Must beable to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Theemployee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, orfeel. The employee is required to talkand hear. The employee is frequentlyrequired to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walkand climb or balance. The employee mustregularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or moveup to 25 pounds.
WorkingConditions:
• Mustrespond to, and address, callouts and emergencies after regular business hours.
• Frequenttravel, sometimes overnight, may be required.
• Occasionalovertime may be required.
• Livingenvirons will be within 30 miles of the Hamilton Compressor station.
• May berequired to carry a cell phone, and be available to respond during working andnon-working hours.
• Thesuccessful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a completebackground check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offerhas been extended and prior to being employed.
PREFERREDEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Above the minimum requirements; not required butadvantageous in this position:
• Knowledgeof Company policies, procedures and practices as well as regulatory and tariffrequirements.
• Associate’sDegree in a related field.
Otherresponsibilities:
The above statements describe the general nature andlevel of work being performed. Thisposition may perform other duties as assigned.
Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP is an equal opportunityemployer. Qualified applicants areconsidered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationalorigin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical ormental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V
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