Operations Specialist, Level 1-4 (Emerson, IA)

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of natural gas pipelines, compression stations and related field operations.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, and pipeline appurtenances, generators, air compressors, pumps, gas compressors and engines (recip and turbine) 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. 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. Responsible for overseeing L-DAR program in the area, this includes 2 gas plants and the filed stations. Arranges for contractor to perform L-DAR inspections and makes the repairs to the leaks that are found in a timely basis. Perform governmental compliance activities including but not limited to: line patrol, road and railroad crossing inspections and valve inspections. Responsible for collecting monthly condensate samples at all facilities and delivering the to third party lab for analysis. 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 compressor engines and 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 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, ATV, Forklift, skid steer, snow plow, etc.) Perform other duties as assigned.