Operations Technician- Pampa, Texas

Organizational Statement Enbridge Energy Company, Inc, a leader in crude and natural gas transportation, gathering, and processing is seeking an Operations Technician for our field operations near Pampa, Texas.Responsibilities The Operations Technician will ensure the safe and efficient operations of all pipelines, compressor stations, dehydration facilities and natural gas treating plants.¿ Performs all job functions within the Safety and Environmental policies of Enbridge (US) and Governmental laws and orders.¿ Actively participates in Safety program which is to include regular scheduled safety meetings and training up to and including the participating in the investigation and documentation of incidents and accidents involving company and contract personnel.¿ When applicable must work within the jurisdiction of, be certified under and maintain files pertaining to Process Safety Management.¿ Performs certain functions during any emergency. ¿ Responsible for good housekeeping.¿ Perform inspections, complete documentation and maintain files for all operational functions required by governmental agencies and company policies, which would include but not be limited to the inspection and documentation of road and railroad crossing condition, rectifier condition and readings, pipeline valve maintenance, locates and marks company owned pipelines for third party contractors (One Call response), pipeline class location surveys, pipeline relief valve testing and certification, atmospheric corrosion, cathodic protection surveys and annual notification program. Assist with company or governmental agency audits of the assets.¿ Performs operations, inspection, maintenance and documentation of pipelines, R-O-W, compressors, and dehydration facilities. Determine root cause of any major or repeated failures, even if outside assistance is needed. ¿ Ensure natural gas and liquid quality are within pipeline and/or contract specifications. ¿ Performs pigging operations, drip blowing and natural gas flow changes as per nominations.¿ Assist team in scheduling maintenance of equipment and supplies to ensure minimum downtime and efficient job completion. Communicates to and keeps Team Leader informed of all maintenance activities and their status.¿ Install, calibrate and maintain natural gas measurement devices. Specific duties include but are not limited to the preparation of a test schedule and communicates schedule to interested parties, performs natural gas measurement device testing and subsequent calibration, documents the test of the devices and communicates the information to the appropriate parties. Repairs devices as needed. ¿ Download, transmit and edit natural gas volumes from electronic meters each month using the editing package of Flo-Cal.¿ Coordinates with Gas Supply department on new projects. This would include the coordination of ROW purchases, purchase of materials, hiring of installation contractor, communicating with customer about connection timing and the communication of the new pipeline route to drafting for map updating.¿ Participates in the budget process and is responsible for the month-to-month variance of expenditures.¿ Works within the Team Environment¿ Assist in the strategic planning process and prepare timely reports as needed.¿ Other duties as assigned.Qualifications ¿ High school diploma or general education degree (GED), ¿ Minimum of 6 years of experience of various natural gas pipelines. ¿ Requires knowledge of various computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. ¿ Must be able to work without supervision and have strong interpersonal, verbal and communication skills.¿ Excellent driving recordEqual Employment Opportunity We appreciate your interest in Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. However, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.Enbridge is an equal opportunity employer.Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice,all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Enbridge Energy Company, Inc. Contact Information Human Resources Recruitingwww.enbridgeus.com Contact Information Human Resources Enbridge Gas Distribution Human Resources Recruiting