Operations Specialist - Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP - Bainbridge, IN

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain pipelines, compressors and auxiliary equipment, engines, turbines, motors, cooling equipment, pump stations, pumps, dehydration equipment, valves, seals and other related equipment.


• Ensure the cost effective and efficient performance of all engines, pumps and associated equipment at compressor stations, pump stations, pipelines and process plants. Start, stop and operate engines/pumps within defined operating parameters.


• Diagnose and repair engines, turbines, pumps, seals, valves and instruments.


• Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, pipeline appurtenances, corrosion control protection systems, measurement and storage well equipment.


• Operate, maintain, adjust and make minor repairs on equipment such as industrial wheeled tractors, water pumps, air compressors, expanders, coolers, test equipment, vehicles, etc.


• Company liaison during contacts with landowner/tenants, public/emergency officials and local meetings (One Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, USFS, etc.).


• Oversee and train Company and third party personnel as required (visitors, personnel in progression, transport drivers, contractors and construction/maintenance activities).


• Identify report and correct safety and environmental concerns.


• Actively participate 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, cleaning, weed control, etc.).


• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, Company tariff requirements and governmental activities (PHMSA, EPA, USFS, state agencies, etc.). Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.


• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.


• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.


• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.


• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.


• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.


• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.


• Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.


• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:
Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Knowledge of compressor or pump station, terminal process plant, gas treatment, storage facility, gathering and transmission pipeline system operation.


• Experience analyzing, adjusting and making minor repairs on compressor engines, pumps and other associated equipment.


• Achieve and maintain all Operator Qualifications (OQ) and progression requirements applicable to the job classification. OQ includes but is not limited to; Gas Detection/Alarm System Maintenance/Performance Tests; Inspect/Isolate/Operate/Shut Down/Start Compressor Units (manual and remote); Corrosion Monitoring; Cathodic Protection system Maintenance; Locate/Install/Protect Customer Meters; Locating Pipelines; Damage Prevention; Leakage Survey and Investigation; Install Steel and Plastic Pipe, Valve Maintenance, and Welding Process.


• Experience with Damage Prevention during excavation activities would be beneficial.


• Beginner proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record satisfactory to the Company and its insurers.

Competencies, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).


• Basic computer skills (MS Office, other operating systems and software).


• Good verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to keep required job schedule; shift work and overtime as needed.


• Ability to follow rules, instructions and take direction from supervisors.


• Detail-oriented.


• Customer focused.


• 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.

Candidate must be a self-starter.

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; lifting up to 50 lbs.


• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.


• Physical ability to lift as much as 50lbs, bend/stoop, kneel and climb stairs/ladders.


• Ability to use hand tools and equipment, repetitive hand use such as simple grasp and twisting motion included.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.


• Respond to/address callouts and emergencies outside of regular business hours.


• Will be required to carry a personal provided cell phone (monthly stipend provided).


• Travel as needed.


• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• No

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills and Abilities:

• Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:


• Associate’s Degree in related field.


• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs and other diagrams.


• Detailed knowledge of Company policies, procedures and practices as well as regulatory and tariff requirements.


• Detailed knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high/low pressure systems.


• Knowledge of welding requirements.


• Commercial Driver’s License


• Tanker endorsement


• HAZMAT endorsement

Other Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned


• Must be willing to work and communicate as a team with co-workers.


• Must be a self-starter!