As a technician assigned to an operations district, demonstrates advanced functional skills in at least one functional specialty (corrosion, compression, controls, compliance, measurement, pipeline) and two associated fields identified as supporting functions; applies skills to identify and resolve specialty-specific operating issues in a district; completes general preventive maintenance tasks as assigned and demonstrates an overall seasoned knowledge of pipeline operations.
Completes preventive maintenance tasks related to turbine compression and all related subsystems (including start/stop, operation, safety shutdown and controls), meter stations, pipeline facilities, corrosion control and right-of-way maintenance and provides operations problem resolution support to an assigned district. Interfaces with technical support, government agencies, local emergency planning committees, emergency responders, one-call agencies, landowners and contractors. Performs public education activities including formal presentations. Acts as a functional specialist at a district level in identifying and resolving operational issues and actively provides on-the-job training for other district personnel. Oversees district projects unique to one's functional expertise. Acts as an evaluator of other technicians to ensure they demonstrate operator qualifications in compliance with federal requirements. Understands and applies company procurement and contracting procedures to obtain third party services in support of assigned projects.
BHE Pipeline Group consists of Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s interstate natural gas pipeline companies, BHE GT&S, Kern River Gas Transmission Company and Northern Natural Gas Company. Combined, BHE Pipeline Group operates approximately 21,200 miles of pipeline with a design capacity of approximately 21.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, owns assets in 27 states and is an industry leader in natural gas transportation. BHE Pipeline Group also operates 22 natural gas storage facilities with a total working gas capacity of 515.6 billion cubic feet and a liquefied natural gas export, import and storage facility.
From our roots in renewable energy, Berkshire Hathaway Energy has grown to a $133.8 billion portfolio of locally managed businesses that share a vision of being the best energy company in serving our customers, while delivering
sustainable energy solutions. These businesses deliver low-cost, safe and reliable service each day to more than
12 million electric and natural gas customers and end-users throughout the U.S., Great Britain and Alberta, Canada. Our employees pride themselves in putting customers first in all they do, and as a result, our businesses
consistently rank high among energy companies in customer satisfaction. Berkshire Hathaway Energy is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.A.
