Field Service Technician

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
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* 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 drivers license and be insurable to drive rental vehicles; clean driving record
Must be minimum 23 years of age (insurance requirement)