Construction Technician

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Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for our customers. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feedstocks. We have the experience, knowledge, and flexibility to design service offerings and create system enhancements tailored to our customers’ needs throughout the 13 states in which we operate. As an organization focused on sustainability, we are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source. This commitment is made to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. We incorporate environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into our day-to-day operations and seek to strengthen and support the communities we serve. Additional information about the company can be found online at www.bwpipelines.com.

We are currently looking for a Construction Technician for our Lake Cormorant, Mississippi office.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

The Construction Technician shall work closely with E & C department personnel, various PMs, CMs, field operations personnel, compliance groups and 3rd party personnel. This position shall provide leadership and perform safety sensitive inspection tasks related to working on and around in-service pipeline / station facilities, facility tie-in process, complete all required documentation for assigned tasks, receive material, ensure materials are on site and correctly installed. Assist Construction/Project Manager with developing comprehensive Job Plan. 

This position will perform inspection duties, including serving as Chief Inspector on various types of projects while assisting in selection, onboarding, and training of 3rd party personnel.

The construction technician will work closely with Project Managers, Field Operations and other Company departments in planning and executing safe, successful, meeting all company, regulatory, and professional requirements while achieving targets for safety, budget, schedule, and completion documentation.  Duties include but are not limited to:

This position will assure compliance is met or exceeded for all applicable company, local, state and federal policies and procedures while ensuring timely preparation and distribution of all required project documentation. 

This position will reside within BWP system and will travel as required across the entire Boardwalk system. The Construction Technician is often expected to work with minimum supervision and may be required to work extended hours as necessary to complete assigned tasks.

The job requires long days, possibly 6-7 days per week and the person must be able to lift 50# as well as walk long distances in all weather conditions.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years’ experience in Natural Gas and Liquids Transportation
• Able to read valve maps, flow charts, and P&ID diagrams
• Has good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to travel up to 80% of the time
• Strong work ethic
• Natural gas industry and pipeline facility construction experience
• Proficient in computer skills
• Ability to read, interpret and implement BWP construction specs, contract documents, drawings, alignment sheets, valve maps, landowner line lists, BWP O & M manuals, etc.
• Analytical approach to technical problems
• Sound critical and economic thinking skills
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with all internal and external stake holders
• Strong commitment to personal and team safety
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS in related field
• Welding background
• Familiar with DOT192,195, FERC, OSHA and API 1104 regulations
• Experience in cost estimating and scheduling projects
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Word
• Be able to read construction drawings, alignment sheets and valve ID maps

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

• B.S. in related field

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hiring.

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.