Midstream Technician

Operations Department – Bridgeport, WV Area
Job Title: Operations Technician

Position Summary/Overview:
The position is responsible for performing maintenance and operations of company-owned pipelines and facilities currently located in Harrison County, WV. The system includes filtration, pipelines, compression, dehydration and metering.

Principal Duties & Tasks:

• Operating the Assets –
• Performs work safely and helps others perform work safely.
• Ensures all employees and contractors comply with all Federal, State, Local, and Company requirements while performing duties.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Communicates with Operator’s Supervision to provide updates on activities, address issues, and support efficient operations.
• Anticipate, evaluate, and troubleshoot abnormal and/or unusual operating conditions to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Read meters, gauges, or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
• Records data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operation, fuel consumed, temperature or pressure, liquid levels, etc.
• Adjusts manual controls or automated set points to keep equipment in recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or to shut down equipment.
• Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication.
• Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, repacking bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, recorders, and gauges, and cleaning or replacing burners or other components.
• Ensuring pipeline integrity, through routine pigging, cathodic protection surveys, and operating within established design parameters.
• Maintaining established pipeline ROW, via routine maintenance, One-Call marking, and oversight of 3rd party crossings.
• Records operation and maintenance actions taken during shift in operator’s logbook.
• From time to time, oversee 3rd party contractors that may be involved in the work.
• Evaluation of SCADA data and alarms and handling of call outs.
• Performs a broad spectrum of Tasks, Duties and Roles (related and unrelated to the natural gas industry) in order to support a small midstream company as directed by Supervisor
• Participates in call out rotation with other employees to maintain high run time.
• Physical Ability
• Must be physically able to execute work as required (lifting, turning, wrenching, standing, walking, climbing stairs, work at heights on elevated platforms, and occasionally on a ladder or in a basket).
• When assigned to rotational times for callout duties, must be able to respond to the work site at any hour including some weekends and holidays.
• Interfacing
• Will require interfacing with company personnel and contractors to discuss plans and task execution.
• Occasionally may require interfacing with landowners, State and Federal Regulators, and the general public while in the course of normal work duties.
• Safety and Training
• Demonstrate a safe work mindset and practices to the organization.
• Ensure all work activities are undertaken to minimize negative impacts to the environment, employees and neighbors.
• Adhere to training and procedures while on company time or operating a company vehicle
• Required to pass and/or maintain Operator Qualification(s), a valid driver’s license, and any other training provided by or through the company.
• Required to participate in Company DOT drug testing program which includes pre-hire, quarterly random, and for cause drug and alcohol testing.
• Attend operations meetings and scheduled training.

Accountabilities:

• See that the assets operate safely, within designed parameters and industry regulations.
• Operate in an optimized manner to minimize costs, maintain asset integrity and maximize volume throughput.
• Readily identifies and promptly acts upon any operational or equipment deficiencies to ensure protection of community, personnel, environment and assets.
• Maintain confidentialities. Demonstrate professional conduct and business ethics at all times.
• Demonstrate proficiency in teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrates good house keeping with regard to company facilities, vehicles, and ROWs
• Demonstrates responsibility and timely response to any off hours call outs.
• If called upon, ensure outsourced activities are managed per the work scope requirements.

Skills:

• Independently work and execute operation and maintenance tasks
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• As requested by Supervisor monitor and provide direction to others.
• Mechanical, maintenance skills, and knowledge of glycol dehydration, compressors, pumps, pump seals knowledge are desirable.
• Problem solving with no or minimal additional input
• Operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver's license

Experience/Education:

• High school diploma required or equivalent; trade school or an associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of oil and gas field experience relevant to compression, pipeline, and dehydration operations preferred, but not required.

Culture:

• Successful candidate will promote the company culture of:

1) Providing reliable infrastructure that delivers products from those whom have them to those whom need them in a cost-conscious environment;

2) Safely delivering products preventing events from happening that would negatively impact the health of our employees, the communities we work in and our contractors;

3) Working both individually and collaborate in a team setting to achieve optimal results;
4) Communicating effectively with a 360° mindset;
5) Being held accountable for actions and deliverables and
6) Being innovative and strive to continuously improve asset and personal performance.

Travel Requirements: Job requires minimal travel in day to day activities, local travel for pipeline associated work. Rarely there may be out of town or overnight stays (less than 4%)

Primary Living Location – Must live within 35 miles (or 45 minutes) of 771 Thoroughbred Dr, Bridgeport WV West Virginia

Primary Work Location - At central compressor station located just outside of Bridgeport, WV at 771 Thoroughbred Drive, Bridgeport, WV 26330.

Direct Supervisor: John Rowe

Date Prepared: 9/22/2026

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Bridgeport, WV 26330: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $40