Midstream Operations Technician I/Ii/Iii/Iv

The Midstream Operations Technician I/II/III/IV responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintains a safe operating environment including the utilization of Stop Work Authority; follows all EQT policies and procedures.
• Performs various duties associated with maintaining and operating midstream gathering system including compression, pipelines, storage, dehydration, measurement, and all associated appurtenances and equipment.
• Operates, troubleshoots and performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs of pipelines and appurtenances, natural gas engines, electric motors, dehydration equipment, auxiliary equipment and gas compressors.
• Performs pipeline maintenance tasks such as leak surveys, leak repair, methanol/odorant injection, valve maintenance, pigging, responding to One-Calls for line-locating, and troubleshooting pipeline restrictions and obstructions, such as hydrates.
• Performs basic operational tasks such as line locating, emptying tanks, refilling fluids and inspecting tanks and facilities, and checking tank and equipment fluid levels.
• Work with EQT's construction department on coordination of shut-downs, commissioning of pipelines and facilities, and participate in Pre-Safety Startup Review (PSSR) and Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) procedures for transferring ownership of new facilities and assets.
• Successfully completes assignments as directed and within established timeframes. Accurately documents information as defined and utilize a computerized database for work orders, field data collection, and compliance reporting.

Required Experience and Skills:

• High School Diploma / GED.
• At least 1 year of related work experience in the natural gas industry; pipeline, storage, and facility operations.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Products.
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills and research skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to identify work priorities and function with very little supervision at times.
• Must be a team player, self-motivated with high level of energy and initiative.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• At least 1-3 years of related work experience in the natural gas industry; field, mechanical, glycol dehydration, and compression experience.
• Knowledge of all facets of natural gas processing and pipeline operations and maintenance.

Work Location:

• In-person across the Southwestern, PA area.

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands:

• This position requires sitting, lifting and filing throughout most of the day. There will also be outside office assignments that can involve walking around construction sites, industrial locations, field and/or wooded areas.

Working Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often exposed to outside weather conditions, which could range from extreme cold to hot, humid conditions. Walking on uneven terrain is often required during normal work duties. May require visiting and walking around some construction and industrial sites, farm properties, driving on rural roads, and other field locations, to acquire familiarity with facilities, properties and settings. High noise areas may be encountered. At all times proper PPE must be used in work areas.

This role is covered under DOT PHMSA / FMCSA regulations for inclusion within governmental programs requirements, such as Random D&A testing.