Field Operator

The Field Operator is responsible for the proper and safe operation and maintenance of all pipelines, measurement facilities, compression facilities, and other associated equipment in an assigned area used to transport, treat, and store natural gas. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Proper operation and maintenance of pipelines in accordance with company policies/procedures and applicable DOT regulations.

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The Field Operator is responsible for the proper and safe operation and maintenance of all pipelines, measurement facilities, compression facilities, and other associated equipment in an assigned area used to transport, treat, and store natural gas. 




DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Proper operation and maintenance of pipelines in accordance with company policies/procedures and applicable DOT regulations.  E.g., gas measurement, TEG dehydrators, and natural gas compressors.
• Perform preventative maintenance. E.g., Pigging, sample collection, greasing valves, changing filters, and tightening loose connections, etc.
• Maintain adequate housekeeping at all locations and pipelines.
• Review equipment logs and gather information for readiness.   
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports and communicate them to the Field Foreman.
• Perform minor equipment repair.
• Identify equipment issues and take appropriate action to correct. E.g., prepare and submit work orders for repairs by third-party vendors.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair with third-party vendors.
• Effectively interact with third-party customers, vendors, regulatory personnel and the public to properly complete job duties.
• Actively participate in the Operator Qualification (OQ) Program.
• Ability to be on call 24-7 on a rotation with other coworkers.