Gathering System Technician
Opportunity for Growth | Competitive Compensation | Excellent Benefits
RW Gathering is a mid-sized privately held Natural Gas Gathering Company. Actively interviewing candidates for a Gathering System Technician located in Canonsburg, PA and Indiana, PA. Must be self-starter, detail oriented, able to multi-task, and capable of growing with the company. This position is full-time and onsite.
Position Overview
Position is responsible for assisting the operation and maintenance of RW Gathering LLC pipeline and compressor facilities.
The essential job duties include, but are not to be limited to the following:
· Must have knowledge of pipeline, dehydration, and compression facilities.
· High School diploma is required. Technical training and/or prior work experience is desired.
· Use laptop to monitor pipeline facilities, archive test and inspection reports, etc.
· Ability to use Word and Excel is required.
· Position is safety sensitive and is therefore subject to random Drug & Alcohol testing.
· Position is subject to callouts.
· Work is approximately 5% office and 95% field.
· Requires walking over rough and uneven terrain along with the ability to lift up to 50lbs.
· Ability to work safely with minimal supervision.
· Safely start and stop natural gas compressors. Change operating parameters as needed. Monitor and log operating conditions. Identify potential operating problems and notify compressor service personnel.
· Operate and maintain natural gas dehydrators. This includes changing circulation rates, replacing sock and carbon filters, monitor and maintain dewpoints.
· Perform general pipeline operations. This includes pigging operations, valve inspections and maintenance, leak patrols, etc. Responsible for ROW maintenance to include mowing and brush cutting around line markers, test stations and above ground piping. Supervise contract mowing of pipeline ROWs.
· Maintain, troubleshoot and repair pneumatic pressure and level controllers.
· Monitor cathodic protection systems by inspecting rectifiers and reading test stations. Use a current interrupter to take on/off readings.
· Test relief valves.
· Obtain and maintain Operator Qualification certification to perform all relevant PHMSA covered tasks required to support RWG operations. Training and testing will be provided.
· Identify and address potential problems or issues with facilities and notify management.
· Assist with environmental compliance by performing monthly AVO and tank inspections at compressor stations.
· Respond to PA One Call tickets; mark buried pipeline facilities as required. Monitor others when digging in close proximity to RWG pipelines.
· Operate tools and equipment such as skid steer, portable air compressor, water pumps, small generators, etc.
· Operate test and inspection equipment to include gas detectors, line locators, volt meters, etc.
· Complete test and inspection forms, archive and file as needed. Maintain schedule of required work.
Minimum Qualifications:
· 3 years of experience
· Must have knowledge of pipeline, dehydration, and compression facilities.
· Safe driving record. Motor vehicle background check is required.
Benefits:
- Compensation commensurate with experience
- Company paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement benefits
Company Overview
Founded in 2009, RW Gathering owns and operates over 30 miles of natural gas pipelines, several substantial gathering system facilities, measuring stations, and compressors servicing natural gas production. RW Gathering assets are located in Westmoreland, Clearfield and Centre Counties, Pennsylvania.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Nights as needed
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Derry, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person