Service Station Attendant jobs in Altus, OK

Primary Purpose:
Responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of natural gas pipelines, compression stations and related field operations.

Essential duties and reponsibilities:

• Install, Repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, and pipeline appurtenances, generators, air compressors, pumps, gas compressors and engines (recip and turbine) as applicable.
• Responsible for the general upkeep, cleanliness and maintenance of all company facilities and equipment including the pipeline right-of-way.
• Participate in planning for equipment shutdowns, maintenance and outages.
• Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties, including monitoring of 811 one-call tickets.
• Inspect work completed by company third party contractors and construction crews.
• Conduct pigging activities when necessary.
• Perform governmental compliance activities including but not limited to: Title V Permit (Air Compliance) and SPCC Plan (Spill Prevention) Plan inspections. Document in Comet, OPS Info, and Maximo data bases.
• Perform inpections and preventative maintenance on compression station engines and equipment.
• Determine root cause of mechanical issues and failures and ensure completion of necessary repairs.
• Perform minor electrical maintenance/troubleshooting.
• Start/stop operating equipment such as compressor engines and pumps within defined operating parameters.
• Participate in the development of project scopes and work plans.
• Identify and report unsafe condisions and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Provide detailed information to assist with the creation, planning, forecasting and managing of the operations budgets.
• Maintain records of company expenses to assist with cash flow management, cost monitoring and control.
• Provide input for the development of O&M procedures, project scope of work and work plans.
• Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping. Utilize local operator read up sheets to document daily, weekly, monthly operating conditions, maintenance, and inspections of equipment.
• Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, regulatory, and company tariff requirements.
• Communicate work activities to appropriate parties.
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of employees, general public and company assets.
• Respond to call-outs and work overtime as necessary including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Operate and maintain various equipment (such as UTV, ATV, Forklift, skid steer, snow plow, etc.)

Position Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience/specific knowledge:

• 
  Strong mechanical skills.
• Proficient in the use of various hand tools.
• Familiarity and experience of diagnosing mechanical issues.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs and other diagram

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that meets company insurability requirements.
• Will be required to achieve and maintain operator qualifications and may be required to obtain certifications as required to perform specific job duties.

• Must have a strong focus on job to complete all assigned work tasks in a safe and accident free manner.
• Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems, and ability to learn company software).
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer focus.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
• Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, document and complete work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence

• Position requires standing, walking and sitting while working either indoors or outdoors.
• Must be able to consistently lift a minimum of 20 lbs., at time in awkward positions.
• May have to lift (from floor to waist) and carry up to 50 lbs.
• While performing the job you will be required to lift and carry, pull or push, reach, squat, kneel, and/or climb ladders or stairs.
• Physical dexterity, hand/grip strength, depth perception, and any other physical attributes that enable the employee to perform the job safely.
• Ability to use hand tools and equipment, repetitive hand use requiring grasp and twisting motions.
• Must be able to frequently enter confined spaces, to climb and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways.
• May periodically work in low-lit areas.
• Will periodically work in areas of high noise levels (engines).
• Will work in extreme temperatures including inside compressor building(s).
• Must follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines including wearing full FRC.

• Must be able to drive and work in all weather conditions including extreme hot or cold.
• Depending upon the location and workload, travel may be required.
• Must live within reasonable response time from the reporting location (determined by local management - usually 30 miles).
• May be required to carry a company-provided communication device to respond both during working and non-working hours.

The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

• Gas compressor stations and pipeline operations experience.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment and determining process failures.
• Maintenance tracking database activities.
• Safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high/low pressure systems

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