Storage Operations & Maintenance Technician II- LAS - Sulphur, LA

Primary Purpose
Contributes to system reliability by executing preventive maintenance and minor repairs on compressors and injection systems. Maintains accurate records and assists in troubleshooting to prevent operational disruptions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts routine operational checks on compressors and injection systems.
• Performs minor repairs on mechanical components using torque wrenches and alignment tools.
• Calibrates pressure gauges and flow meters for accuracy.
• Monitors system pressures and temperatures using SCADA interfaces.
• Completes preventive maintenance tasks according to digital schedules.
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance actions in CMMS.
• Assists in troubleshooting equipment issues under guidance.
• Ensures compliance with safety and environmental standards during work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Typically requires 1 year of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Natural Gas Storage Operations - Understands principles of underground storage, pressure management, and gas injection/withdrawal processes to maintain system stability and meet demand requirements.
• Compressor and Equipment Maintenance - Applies mechanical and electrical maintenance techniques to service compressors, valves, and injection systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Regulatory Compliance and Safety Standards - Interprets and applies environmental, health, and safety regulations to operational activities, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local requirements.
• SCADA and Digital Monitoring Systems - Utilizes Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems and digital dashboards to monitor real-time operational data and respond to abnormal conditions.
• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Practices - Implements maintenance strategies using condition-based monitoring, vibration analysis, and reliability-centered maintenance principles to reduce downtime.
• Emergency Response and Incident Management - Executes emergency protocols during equipment failures or system disruptions, ensuring rapid restoration of service and compliance with safety procedures.
• Technical Documentation and Reporting - Prepares accurate maintenance records, compliance reports, and operational summaries using CMMS and enterprise resource planning tools.
• Data Analysis and Performance Optimization - Analyzes operational trends and equipment performance metrics to identify efficiency improvements and mitigate reliability risks.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Works effectively with gas control, transmission, engineering, and regulatory teams to align operational priorities and achieve system objectives.
• Emerging Technologies and Digital Tools - Adopts advanced technologies such as IoT sensors, predictive analytics platforms, and digital twin modeling to enhance system reliability and operational efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in natural gas compression or storage operations, along with prior experience using SAP and working with Caterpillar reciprocating compressors.
• Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots mechanical problems, and evaluates and optimizes mechanical efficiencies.

• Plans upcoming projects and tasks; coordinates and communicates with vendors,

  contractors, encroachers, and others to order materials or parts and to schedule repair work.
• Completes required paperwork, including reports, requisitions, and related documentation while training and leading field O&M employees in technical practices as well as company administrative and operations policies and procedures.

Note: The Company strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

Sempra Infrastructure offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.