Primary Purpose:
The Gas Storage Well Technician will be responsible for operating the Company's two gas storage fields, Huntsman Gas Storage and East Cheyenne Gas Storage. Both fields comprise a total of 90 gas wells that are used to store and deliver gas as part of the overall storage operation. This position will report directly to the Huntsman Gas Storage supervisor and will serve as a liaison between the supervisor and the other storage operators. The successful candidate will have a background in well operations and will have a proficient understanding of downhole well work, equipment, and tools used in the oil and gas industry.
About Tallgrass:
Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorados Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life. At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.
Benefits:
Industry competitive pay Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts Infertility Coverage Parental Leave 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4% Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage Critical Illness & Accident Insurance Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off Identity theft protection Annual discretionary bonus Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program Company-paid holidays and floating holidays Company vehicle (if applicable) Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more Networking and employee engagement events Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
Application Deadline:
Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.
Compensation:
Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
EEO Statement:
Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Experience/Specific Knowledge: Good record of safe work practices 10 years gas well experience and gas well workover experience
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations: May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel)
Competencies, Skills & Abilities: Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals) Good verbal and written communications skills Ability to complete work assignments with minimal supervision in an acceptable time frame Strong customer focus and attention to detail Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines Ability to organize and prioritize daily work Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience, and skill sets of the successful candidate
Physical Demands:
All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time
Working Conditions:
Varying working conditions from office settings to working outdoors in inclement weather conditions Working with and around industrial hazards Frequent travel, sometimes overnight, may be required Occasional overtime may be required Living environs will be relevant to the work location to address call outs and emergency response Required to respond to after-hour "call outs" due to equipment and/or operational problems as needed May be required to carry a cell phone, and be available to respond during working and non-working hours
Supervisory Responsibility:
None
Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills & Abilities (above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position):
IADC Well Control Training Certificate Experience working in the DJ Basin
Other Responsibilities:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Ensures storage operational reports are delivered to Gas Storage Engineering in a timely manner Weekly wellhead pressures for tubing and all well annuli Weekly wellsite surveys Water disposal reports Works with team of storage Operators to oversee well work and provide logistical support for large, well-related projects Performs Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and stores in well files Collects field tickets and stores in well files Keeps workovers, wireline jobs, coil tubing projects, etc. safe by making sure contractors follow procedures and by recognizing when unsafe activities are being performed Works with Gas Storage Engineering to plan workovers and other projects to make storage wells safer and to improve well performance Oversees routine well work (i.e. slickline and wireline projects, wellhead maintenance, mechanical integrity tests) Provides logistical support by designating safe staging areas for equipment and by assisting contract well site supervisors with minor tasks so they can stay focused on the main objective of the well work procedure Makes improvements to storage operation Works with team of storage Operators to test and grease wellhead valves Repairs valves that do not pass tests Performs 3-year MITs on wells Keeps wellheads painted and well sites in pristine condition Maintains roadways ensuring access from emergency services Installs/maintains well transmitters for storage wells Problem solves Troubleshoots flowline freezes and works with team to get well flowing again Works with Gas Storage Engineering to determine source of annular pressure Helps solve issues related to wells, pumps, tanks, flowlines, valves, etc. Identifies report and corrects safety and environmental concerns Actively participates in safety programs/initiatives, development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes, and work plans General upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment (pipeline right-of-way, gathering/storage areas, excavate/repair/coat/backfill pipelines, building construction, concrete work, paint, weed control, etc.) Performs all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, Company tariff requirements, and governmental activities (PHMSA, EPA, USFS, state agencies, etc.) Completes all applicable documentation and record-keeping Demonstrates performance toward operational excellence Deals with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism Speaks clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listens carefully Maintains regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance Works non-traditional hours as needed Maintains a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public Maintains Operator Qualification on all assigned covered tasks as determined by the direct Supervisor Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined Documentation; daily, weekly, monthly, compliance reports as assigned