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This role is based in Hobbs, New Mexico.\nDUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES\nEssential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:\nLine Locator Responsibilities:\nLocate and mark underground pipelines and related facilities using electronic detection equipment and maps.\nConduct routine and emergency line locating to support excavation, construction, and maintenance activities.\nEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies and safety procedures.\nCoordinate with field operations, contractors to ensure safe digging practices.\nCommunicate and coordinate with third party pipeline companies and their contractors to ensure encroachment policy and safe digging practices are followed.\nMaintain accurate records of line-locating activities and complete required documentation.\nOperate and maintain line-locating equipment and other tools necessary for the job.\nField Operator Responsibilities:\nProper operation and maintenance of pipelines in accordance with company policies/procedure and applicable DOT regulations. E.g., gas measurement, TEG dehydrators, and natural gas compressors.\nPerform preventative maintenance. E.g., Pigging, sample collection, greasing valves, changing filters and tightening loose connections, etc.\nMaintain adequate housekeeping at all locations and pipelines.\nReview equipment logs and gather information for readiness. \nPrepare daily, weekly and monthly reports and communicate them to the Field Foreman.\nPerform minor equipment repair.\nIdentify equipment issues and take appropriate action to correct. E.g., prepare and submit work orders for repairs by third-party vendors.\nCoordinate equipment maintenance and repair with third-party vendors.\nEffectively interact with third-party customers, vendors, regulatory personnel and the public to properly complete job duties.\nActively participate in the Operator Qualification (OQ) Program.\nAbility to be on call 24-7 on a rotation with other coworkers.\nMust live within 60 - 65 miles from reporting location to accommodate call outs.\nRespond to call outs no later than 2 hours from the time the call is sent.\nComply with all company policies and procedures.\nParticipate in partnership safety program and initiatives.\nMaintain and adhere to required trainings, policies, and procedures.\nActively participate in safety programs and initiatives.\nCommunicate with partnership control centers, business groups, and other operating groups as necessary.\nComply with company safety policies and procedures.\nMust maintain valid driver’s license in state of residency.\nWork assigned shift and be available for overtime if needed.\nPerform related duties and responsibilities as required and other duties as assigned.\nComply with all internal, state and federal regulations.\nMaintain honest, respectful, and effective internal and external working relationships.\nComplete all training as directed by management.\nQUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:\n1-3+ years of experience in pipeline locating, utility locating, or a related field.\nOne to two years of related natural gas field operation experience desired.\nFamiliarity with midstream oil and gas operations, pipeline infrastructure.\nAbility to read and interpret pipeline maps, schematics, and survey drawings. \nFamiliar with the Korweb line locating system (or relevant line locating system) experience is helpful. \nValid driver's license and ability to travel within assigned area.\nComputer usage and Microsoft Office (or comparable) products.\nNatural gas pipeline maintenance and repair.\nBasic reading and mathematics as applied to equipment maintenance.\nAccepted safety standards and methods of natural gas pipelines.\nPertinent Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations affecting health and safety.\nNatural Gas Compression and Driven Equipment experience and understanding.\nDehydration facility experience and understanding.\nAbility to:\nObserve and take remedial action on equipment issues.\nRead and interpret gauges, equipment logs and specifications.\nCommunicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.\nMaintain effective working relationships.\nDeal tactfully and cost-effectively with vendors.\nEXPERIENCE and TRAINING GUIDELINES\nAny combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. 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