Field Service Technician

Fairmont, WV

$29/hour + OT

Our Fairmont, WV client is looking to hire a Field Service Technician. The Technician will be based out of Fairmont, WV and will travel and work remotely throughout the USA on a variety of natural gas related projects such as: installation and/or removal of tanks, supply lines, and odorizers; completing preventative maintenance of equipment; pipeline pickling, odorant spill remediation, product delivery and transfer, while following all applicable regulations (DOT, OSHA, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

• Service natural gas and propane industry in the field of odorization
• Decommission aged odorant equipment and prepare for shipment.
• Install new odorant equipment, small diameter pipe, and tubing (involves pipefitting, installation of Swagelok compression fittings...)
• Troubleshoot and complete preventative maintenance of natural gas odorizers.
• Set up and monitor equipment for natural gas pipeline pickling.
• Perform safe and odor-free transfer of odorants between tanks.
• Remediate odorant spills.
• Travel (drive / fly) to client locations throughout the USA to complete assignments.
• Drive box trucks, pickup trucks w/ trailers and flatbed / stake bed truck
• Comply with State/Federal regulations and safety standards at all times while performing duties
• Complete timely and accurate documentation: work orders, DOT logs, expense reports, etc.
• Understand and comply with all DOT regulations
• Exercise sound judgment in proper resolution of a problem and seek direction from team and/or supervisor when necessary
• Know and adhere to standards of quality and customer service
• Handle flammable liquids and gases
• Enter and update equipment status in MRR MapYourTag account
• Fill out non-conformance, near-miss and accident reports
• Perform job hazard analysis
• Clean truck and equipment and replenish inventory upon project completion to make ready for next project.
• Undergo training as required (in-house, field training and third-party training)

Qualifications:

• Strong mechanical skills with some formal technical training:
• Ability to interpret diagrams and schematics involving tanks, lines, pumps, valves
• Understanding of pumping principles
• Understanding of fluid pressure and flow
• Use of hand tools

* Preferably, a tradesperson such as a millwright, pipefitter or electrician OR someone with 5 years technical experience in the oil & gas industry.

* Flexible for travel throughout the USA – Travel 50% of the year.

• Physically fit (physical work, outdoor work, long days, lifting)
• Ability to quickly assess problems and process workable solutions
• Ability to follow complex written procedures involving valves, pumps, actuators, sensors, measurements
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively within a diverse group (collaboration, initiative, respect, articulate expression, proactive communication)
• Resourceful and motivated self-starter who can work independently and meet deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with coworkers and clients
• Ability to prepare clear and accurate documentation
• Effective dealing with scheduling problems and/or changes
• Preferably, electrical problem-solving skills to understand, operate and calibrate electronic sensors
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable to drive rental vehicles; clean driving record
• Must be minimum 23 years of age (insurance requirement)