Field Engineer

Field Engineer

Fairmont, WV

$60-70K

Our Oil & Gas client company in Fairmont, WV is looking to hire a Field Engineer. The Field Engineer will be working at this client’s site as well as works at and remotely throughout the USA on a variety of natural gas odorant related projects such as: installation and/or removal of odorant tanks, supply lines, and odorizers; completing preventative maintenance of odorization equipment; pipeline pickling, odorant spill remediation, odorant delivery and transfer, and temporary odorization, while following all applicable regulations (DOT, OSHA, etc.).

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Service natural gas and propane industry in the field of odorization.
• Progress at an accelerated rate to master the skills required to run jobs and projects, train other employes, and fill in for Operations Manager when they are out of the office.
• Travel 50%, either driving or flying, all over the US for projects, training, and jobs.
• Develop Procedures of Work (POW) for upcoming jobs and discuss these POWs with technicians.
• Eventually design, quote, develop POWs, travel to site, set up equipment, report on progress, build daily and weekly update documentation for technicians and customer, and invoice monthly.
• Decommission aged odorant equipment and prepare for shipment.
• Install new odorant equipment, small diameter pipe, and tubing (involves pipefitting, installation of Swagelok compression fittings...)
• Troubleshoot and complete preventative maintenance of natural gas odorizers.
• Set up and monitor equipment for natural gas pipeline pickling.
• Perform safe and odor-free transfer of odorants between tanks.
• Remediate odorant spills.
•  Drive box trucks, pickup trucks w/ trailers and flatbed / stake bed truck
• Comply with State/Federal Regulations and  Safety Standards at all times while performing duties.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation: work orders, DOT logs, expense reports, etc.
• Understand and comply with all DOT regulations.
• Exercise sound judgment in proper resolution of a problem and seek direction from team and/or supervisor when necessary.
• Know and adhere to standards of quality and customer service.
• Handle flammable liquids and gases.
• Fill out non-conformance, near-miss and accident reports.
• Perform daily job safety analysis.
• Clean truck and equipment and replenish inventory upon project completion to make ready for next project.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• 2-year engineering degree is required, 4-year engineering degree is a plus.
• Strong mechanical skills with formal technical training:
• Ability to interpret diagrams and schematics involving tanks, lines, pumps, and valves.
• Understanding of pumping principles
• Understanding of fluid pressure and flow
• Use of hand tools
• Electrical problem-solving skills to understand, operate and calibrate electronic sensors.
• Flexible for travel throughout the USA – Travel up to 50% and sometimes with short notice
• Physically fit (physical work, outdoor work, long days, lifting)
• Ability to quickly assess problems and process workable solutions.
• Ability to follow and eventually develop complex written procedures involving crew responsibilities, equipment and subcontractors required, timing, and estimated number of hours to complete.
• Strong computer skills including excel, powerpoint, and word. Experience is autoCAD is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively within a diverse group (collaboration, initiative, respect, articulate expression, proactive communication)
• Resourceful and motivated self-starter who can work independently and meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with coworkers and clients.
• Ability to prepare clear and accurate documentation.
• Effective dealing with scheduling problems and/or changes.
• Strong Work ethic.
• Computer, tablet, and smart phone literate.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable to drive rental vehicles.
• Clean driving record.
• Must be 23 years of age (insurance requirement)

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