Field Technician

About the role : 
Broadly skilled and qualified to perform most troubleshooting, and repair tasks within their area of responsibility, typically works on a broad range of maintenance and operational duties, typically assigned to a geographic area that can include responsibilities for multiple facilities. Alternatively, some roles may have responsibilities focused on only the highest complexity problems in just one or two craft specialties.

As a field technician youl will be responsible for operational, mechanical and instrument electrical functions; such as inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations.

Also, actively involved in peer mentoring training.

Responsibilities : 

General Duties:

• Works autonomously at varying times and in diverse weather conditions, at remote field locations and is available for callout.
• Participates and successfully completes training programs, risk management reviews, and safety meetings required to comply with state and federal regulations and company policy.
• Reviews and follows procedures as necessary to ensure compliance of all company and industry standards to meet all regulatory agency requirements.

• Accurately completes documentation such as; timesheets, MAXIMO work orders, safe job plans work permits and regulatory reports.
• Optimizes work in most effective (efficient and leveraging priority) manner, in alignment with the Maintenance Work Process (MWP) and within the tenets of S.A.F.E. and Stop Work Authority.
• Maintains facility appearance and safety through good housekeeping practices.
• Effectively utilizes tools and test equipment as needed.
• Responds to operational emergencies as a member of an emergency response team.

• Performs and accurately documents regulatory required inspections.
• May oversee contractors providing specialty services (Quality Assurance, Quality Control).
• Performs other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Operations Field:

• Conducts routine inspection of equipment and facilities (equipment health, security, AVO- Audio, Visual, Olfactory), operation of liquid handling systems, and operation of dehydration systems.
• Conducts pipeline pigging, hydrate management, etc.
• Responsible for Startup, Shutdown, and operating gas compression equipment.
• Maintains pipeline ROW such as markers, signs, and vegetation, exposures.
• One Call: Pipeline location and marking, monitor encroachment, excavation, and crossings.

• Maintains effective customer and landowner relations.

Cadidates requirements : 

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Tech school training program or one year of oil and gas operations experience is required; 3 years of experience in oil and gas operations preferred.

• At least 1 year of specialized experience in mechanical maintenance, instrumentation and electrical maintenance, measurement, or NGL pipeline operations is preferred.
• Reads and comprehends technical procedures, and / or governmental regulations.
• Writes technical reports and effectively present information to groups of managers and general plant personnel.
• Understands RBI and PCMS software packages; and with API 530 and performing heater remaining tube life calculations.
• Performs a variety of Level 1 and 2 Fitness for Service calculations.

• Has strong communication skills, interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships.
• Works independently as well as part of a team.
• Works extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Works safely near large, hot, high-speed machines.