Specialist, Heavy Equipment

This position is responsible to perform, at a high level of skill, duties required for the operation of the pipeline system, including mechanical equipment repairs, preventative maintenance efforts, and maintenance and/or operation of various types of Company property such as buildings, machinery, rights of way, and pipelines in all functions within operations. Perform housekeeping throughout reporting location. Make pipeline repairs.

Primary responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Technical Duties (with no direct supervision)

• Possess thorough, in-depth understanding of operations of natural gas transmission pipeline industry and welding procedures
• Perform assigned duties in areas of pipeline and compressor station operations and maintenance activities with a high level of skill
• Utilize all applicable IT systems
• Complete all criteria in Qualifications section above as well as other items in the “Job Qualification Task List” as incorporated by reference

Compliance

• Create/maintain all required documentation related to assignments
• Attain and Maintain proficiency in performing Operator Qualification tasks
• Comply with all applicable regulations, Company policies and procedures (e.g., OSHA, DOT, NAFP 70E, etc.)

Training

• Defensive Driving
• Maintain First Aid/CPR certification
• CBT / ExxTend Learning modules
• Other coursework and proof of skill as required by law, regulation, or Company policy or procedure
• New Employee Safety Orientation
• Safety 101

Safety

• Participate safety presentations
• Understand and effectively implement Emergency Procedures
• Understand and use Sec 65 of the SSCGP O&M
• Participate in SSCGP Safety program

Leadership

• Provide leadership with minimal supervision
• Co-lead assigned projects
• Other duties and training as assigned

Minimum:

• High School diploma or GED, technical aptitude
• Basic skill level in Microsoft Office products
• Maintain a valid driver’s license
• Maintain a DOT physical card
• Experience in natural gas pipeline
• CDL with X endorsement

Preferred: 

• Bachelor’s degree, Associate degree, or two-year technical degree
• Must be able to safely operate all reporting location equipment (e. Backhoe, Skid Loader, etc.)
• Must reside within a 40-mile radius of reporting location

Other requirements:

• Ability to work 8- or 12-hour rotating shifts (with varying days off)

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