Pennsylvania General Energy

Summary: The Compressor Operator operates and maintains a natural gas compressor station and associated processing equipment. This position is responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the station including gas processing, compression, gas measurement and control systems.  Responsibilities also include satisfying all safety, regulatory and environmental requirements with supporting documentation when required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Operate, diagnose, calibrate, and repair mechanical problems on CAT G3606 & G3516 and Ariel JGC & JGT compressor frames.
2. Performs miscellaneous operating tasks such as blowing drips, emptying tanks, replacing filters, checking fluid levels, testing safety & control systems.
3. Maintain and repair standard natural gas processing equipment including separators, dehydration towers, filters and gas measurement equipment.
4. Maintain and diagnose issues with station control systems and SCADA equipment.
5. Submit accurate operating, maintenance and regulatory reports, logs, and other necessary administrative paperwork to Management.
6. Maintains daily communications with Area Operations Manager concerning producing well status.  Adjusts the station operating conditions to account for temporary well shut-ins, weather issues or natural gas sales constraints.
7. Assist with scheduled and unscheduled equipment repairs and maintenance on compressors and process equipment.  Performs minor repairs on equipment, using hand tools and related work as required.
8. Posts updates to Easy Ops for inventory/parts, maintenance.
9. Utilizing Easy Ops for all 3rd party services should involve an accurate work order to be generated to track costs as they occur. 
10. This position will include being on call 24/7
    
    *Other duties may be assigned.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Visual acuity imperative.
2. Fine manipulation skills as necessary to operate a PC.
3. Work conditions may include field conditions in and around hazards related to the natural gas industry, including extreme heat and cold temperatures, enclosed spaces and high noise levels.
4. Work hours may include after hours and occasional weekend availability to respond to work related situations.
5. Lifting requirement includes occasionally lifting 26# to 50#. 

Qualification Requirements:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma required.  An Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical/trade school in mechanical, electronic or related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with compression, process and production equipment, electrical systems and pipelines is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a similar role within the natural gas industry, preferably with unconventional reservoirs.
• Caterpillar and/or Ariel training is a plus.
• Familiarity with process and production equipment, electrical equipment and pipelines.
• Prior compressor experience helpful.
• Good mechanical and/or electronic aptitude
• Willingness to obtain future training in areas of mechanical, electronic or related field.
• Must be available for call outs after hours and on weekends.  (This compression facility operates 24 hours per day / 7 days per week).
• Basic to advanced computer skills and ability to be proficient using basic software programs designed to operate the station logic.  Experience basic office software including Word and Excel is also required.
• Good understanding and proponent of company safety procedures and policies.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• An ability to communicate effectively to management both orally and in writing.
• An ability to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers and staff.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.