Operations and Maintenance Technician (Cherokee, TX)

About Cherokee

We are hiring for Operations & Maintenance Technician for Cherokee Pump station, which is located just North of Cherokee, TX in the Hill Country. Closest town with necessary essentials available is San Saba, TX.  San Saba is just 12 miles North of Cherokee Pump Station. Rural area, 1.5hrs Northwest of Austin, Numerous outdoors recreation opportunities, large ranch and farmland in the area, Several state and national parks in the vicinity, small town country living.

What role will you play in our team

• Your role in our Team is significantly based upon safety. Team members are expected to follow specific protocols and procedures related to work scope, 100% of the time.
• As a member of our Team, we ask that you intervene when you see unsafe conditions, communicate effectively with teammates, and perform your specific work duties in a flawless and efficient manner.
• The reporting location of this specific job is Cherokee, Texas. Remote valve sites and pipeline right of ways are also part of the scope of this specific position.

What you will do

You will be responsible for coordinating and performing electrical, mechanical, and communications repair and maintenance as needed. The position also provides for one call response and management, and assists and oversees pipeline construction and maintenance activities as needed. On call emergency responsibilities Monday through Friday, including emergency and regular on calls and operational issues. You may be required to provide relief to other Operations/Maintenance technicians with station operator responsibilities in the work area. The Operations/Maintenance Technician is also required to respond to all Area Patrol Report findings and document appropriately.

• Assist in the construction, maintenance, operations, and repairs of pipelines and associated facilities and equipment
• Move/Remove product or water using a variety of methods
• Perform batch changing, meter proving, and calibrations
• Perform various mathematical calculations associated with over/short reconciliation
• Read and understand station flow and pipeline alignment drawings
• Responsible for the accurate measurement and sampling of crude oils, products, and natural gas liquids
• Set up equipment and pipeline for inspection, testing, and measurement
• Perform to highest safety standards, including reporting all incidents and discrepancies

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to plan daily work activities in accordance with established Company and Regulatory procedures
• Ability to communicate (read, write, and speak) effectively
• Ability to operate hand tools or other pipeline equipment to accomplish assigned tasks
• Able to use Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a consistent safe work ethic
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures and DOT motor carrier regulations
• Must be willing and able to attend/complete required training courses
• Must be willing and able to work in small team environments
• Must be willing and able to work in various locations, both indoors and outdoors, in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures
• Must have safe driving skills
• Must possess a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Communications proficiency preferred
• Attention to detail
• Positive mindset