Job Description

COLT MIDSTREAM

Job Description

Title: Operations Technician II

Reports to: Area Supervisor

Department: Operations

Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Location: Decatur, TX

Primary Focus:

Ensure the safe and efficient operations of all pipelines, compressor stations, dehydration 

facilities and natural gas treating and processing plants.

Key Accountabilities:

• Performs all job functions within the Safety and Environmental policies of Colt Midstream, LLC 

and Governmental laws and orders

• Actively participates in Safety program which is to include regular scheduled safety meetings 

and training up to and including the participating in the investigation and documentation of 

incidents and accidents involving company and contract personnel

• Responsible for upkeep and appearance of pipeline facilities

• Performs pipeline operations, inspections, maintenance, and documentation to include R-O-W, 

compressors, and dehydration facilities

• Ensures natural gas and liquid quality are within pipeline and/or contract 

specifications

• Assists team in scheduling maintenance of equipment and supplies to ensure minimum downtime and 

efficient job completion

• Assists in the strategic planning process and prepare timely reports as needed

• Performs 24-hour on-call shifts on a regular basis

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; 

feel

and reach with hands and arms; the employee is required to reach with hands and arms above his head 

as well as stoop and kneel to reach items below his normal reach

• The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk 

or

hear.

• The employee is occasionally required to use sense of smell

• Performs minor maintenance as necessary with medium to heavy lifting requirements; the employee 

must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include good vision

Work Environment:

• Operations Technicians are required to reside within 30 minutes response time to Justin 

area

• Works mostly unsupervised

• Available 24 hours per day for on-call needs such as emergency situations response and equipment 

malfunctions

• Occasional long hours due to tight deadlines

• Must be able to remain calm and focused during emergency or high-stress situations

• Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts

• Work in high, precarious places

• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne 

particles; risk of electrical shock and vibration

• The noise level in the work environment may be above 90 dBA; must be able to use 

hearing

protection

• Expected to work well with others, mentor less-qualified personnel, and treat others with 

respect

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED required

Experience & Skills:

• Preferred five years minimum experience in an operations role in the gas or related 

industry

• Required knowledge of various computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel

• Must be able to work without supervision

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Self-motivated and driven

• High integrity

• Knowledge of Amine and Glycol systems is a plus, but not required.

Certificates and Licenses:

None

The above profile is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the 

performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountabilities, 

qualifications, or other aspects of the job.

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