Operations Technician- Tenaha - Momentum Midstream Management LLC

LOCATION: 8315 Hwy 947, West Gary, TX 75974

This position requires individual to live within an hour of the plant.

POSITION SUMMARY: Day-to-day operations and maintenance of natural gas, water, produced water and gathering systems.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assumes the responsibility of operating pipelines and associated equipment such as dehydrators, treating equipment, fluid separating equipment, valves, gas/liquid measurement equipment, pumps, etc. Operating the equipment and system may include, but is not limited to:
  • Pigging and/or directing activities to pig pipelines used for natural gas, water and produced water gathering.
  • Start-up/shutdown of equipment.
  • Adjusting controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges.
  • Visually inspecting equipment and controls at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment, or lubrication.
  • De-pressuring equipment and pipelines.
  • Purging/pressurizing equipment and pipelines.
  • Performing pipeline patrols.
  • Performing gas leakage surveys.
  • Locating and marking underground pipelines and monitor construction activity along the ROW.
  • Operating valves.
• Implements safe work practices and a proactive safety culture while ensuring safety for the employee, the public, and the environment at all times.
• Keeps Gas Control advised of any operational changes to the pipeline or equipment, as well as any safety related conditions.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and record keeping requirements are met and continually monitored.  The regulations include but are not limited to the Department of Transportation, Railroad Commission, and Operator Qualification plans.      
• Reads, monitors, and records various conditions such as pressures, temperatures, hours of operation, fuel consumed, water levels, and monitors gauges.
• Performs minor maintenance on equipment, including but not limited to, dehydrators, fluid separating equipment, valves, pumps, etc.  Performing minor maintenance on the equipment and system may also include, but is not limited to:
• Monitoring, removing, and replacing filters, oil, chemicals, and other lubricating fluids as needed.
• Remove and replace gaskets as needed.
• Remove and replace valves if necessary.
• Install plugs as necessary.
• Change gauges.
• Maintain sites in clean condition including picking up trash, taking out trash, controlling weeds, minor painting, etc.
• Clean out sight glasses as necessary.
• Change out light bulbs or fuses.
• Continually meeting the demands and improving upon the needs of our customers.
• Establishes and maintains a near perfect driving record.
• Directs and supervises contract labor involved in pipeline maintenance activities.
• Collaborates well with direct supervisor on new and improved ideas associated with an always changing pipeline system.
• Establish and maintain professional, effective working relationships with co-workers, subordinates (if any) and company officers and managers, clients, vendors, and suppliers.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, including the ability to recognize situations in which confidentiality is required.
• Performs special projects and other job-related duties as assigned.

 

Must have valid driver’s license and be insurable under company’s vehicle insurance policy. Must pass pre-employment background check.

Momentum Midstream Management LLC offers a very extensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental and vision insurance; Life, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability; and a 401(k) with company match. Momentum Midstream Management LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.