POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out daily operations and maintenance tasks associated with pipeline activities and will be called on periodically to assist with operations and maintenance of Gulf South’s compression facilities in the Jackson, MS area. This position will be responsible for environmental health & safety and reliability for natural gas transmission through the pipeline system. Specific duties will consist of, but are not limited to, reading rectifiers, valve inspection and maintenance, tank gauging, pipeline locating, pipeline patrolling, gas sampling, one-calls, and gas quality monitoring. The compressor facility includes reciprocating equipment, associated auxiliary equipment, and control equipment. This position may occasionally be required to assist at other nearby areas. This position will be responsible for recognition and reporting of abnormal and safety related operating conditions, accident and near miss reporting, as well as emergency response (HAZWOPER). This position is also responsible for regulatory compliance, operations, maintenance, and repair procedures as associated with DOT, industry standard, manufacturer, and company guidelines as they relate to facility equipment and appurtenances. This position will be expected to respond to call-outs outs and will be part of the on-call rotation for the Jackson, MS Area for responding to emergency or abnormal situations. Qualified candidates must live within 30 miles and 30 minutes of Flowood, MS area in order to respond to call outs expediently.


REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
• A minimum of one year of pipeline operations and maintenance experience or equivalent petrochemical/ oil industry experience. A minimum of three years of gas pipeline operations and maintenance experience is preferred. A minimum of two years of compressor operations and maintenance experience is a plus
• Excellent verbal communication skills, problem solving skills and a history of safe work are required
• Ability to work outside in hot, cold, muddy, and wet environments and the ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to utilize a computer and manage a filing system
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and a strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. for a minimum of 50 feet and the ability to operate valve control wheels with a minimum of 50 turns
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Chosen candidate will be required to maintain a MS Class D license
• High School Diploma

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.