Operations Specialist- Damage Prevention - Hastings, United States - TallGrass

Description

Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

• Industry competitive pay
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Infertility Coverage
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Identity theft protection
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests

Primary purpose:

Implement the Company Damage Prevention Program including performing and coordinating work group activities including patrolling, locating, construction inspection, and excavation inspection of Company gas/liquids pipelines, appurtenances, compressor stations and other related facilities.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Locate and mark facilities per Company Damage Prevention Program and One-Call procedures prior to and during excavations.
• Perform pipeline patrols, population density surveys, leak detection surveys and inspection per Company procedures.
• Coordinate local Damage Prevention and Public Awareness activities.
• Provide oversight and inspection to ensure asset protection and compliance with Company procedures for excavation activities near pipeline facilities.
• Represent the Company during contact with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings. (One-Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, USFS, etc.)
• Train and oversee company and third-party personnel as required (e.g., personnel and progression, contractors, visitors
• Perform governmental compliance activities (PHMSA, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.).
• Perform mapping, recordkeeping, and data entry duties per Company policies.
• Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives, participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.
• Complete all applicable documentation and recordkeeping; perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory and Company tariff requirements.
• Demonstrate performance towards operational excellence.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• High School diploma or GED
• A minimum of two (2) years of direct work experience
  may be considered as a substitute for a degree/certification.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
• Achieve and maintain all qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification.
• May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Good record of safe work practices.
• Good math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs and other diagrams.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands:

All the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for 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.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Physical ability to lift as much as 50lbs, bend/stoop, kneel and climb stairs/ladders.
• Ability to use hand tools and equipment, repetitive hand use such as simple grasp and twisting motion included.
• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb vertical access ladders and stairwells, carry up to 50 pounds and to see, hear, walk and talk effectively.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Working Conditions:

• Living environs will be relative to work location to address call outs and emergency response.
• Must respond to, and address, call-outs and emergencies after regular business hours.
• Depending on location and workload, travel will be required.
• Be available for shift work when applicable.
• Will be required to carry a personal cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:

• Knowledge of Company policies, procedures and practices, regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high- and low-pressure systems.
• Previous experience in public speaking.
• Have a valid certificate as a Competent person in Trenching and Shoring.
• Previous Line Locating experience.
• Knowledge of the One-Call Law.

Other responsibilities:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V