Storage Operations & Maintenance Technician II- LAS

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.

#26-73452 Sulphur, Louisiana, USA

Job Category Engineering

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-time

• 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.