Tallgrass · 16 hours ago
Technician-Storage Wells
Sidney, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expTallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering energy services. The Gas Storage Well Technician will operate gas storage fields, oversee well work, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
Energy
Responsibilities
Ensures storage operational reports are delivered to Gas Storage Engineering in a timely manner
Weekly wellhead pressures for tubing and all well annuli
Weekly wellsite surveys
Water disposal reports
Works with team of storage Operators to oversee well work and provide logistical support for large, well related projects
Perform Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and store in well files
Collect field tickets and store in well files
Keep workovers, wireline jobs, coil tubing projects, etc safe by making sure contractors follow procedures and by recognizing when unsafe activities are being performed
Work with Gas Storage Engineering to plan workovers and other projects to make storage wells safer and to improve well performance
Oversee routine well work (i.e. slickline and wireline projects, wellhead maintenance, mechanical integrity tests)
Provide logistical support by designating safe staging areas for equipment and by assisting contract well site supervisors with minor tasks so they can stay focused on the main objective of the well work procedure
Make improvements to storage operation
Work with team of storage Operators to test and grease wellhead valves
Repair valves that do not pass tests
Perform 3 year MITs on wells
Keep wellheads painted and well sites in pristine condition
Maintain roadways ensuring access from emergency services
Install/maintain well transmitters for storage wells
Problem solve
Troubleshoot flowline freezes and work with team to get well flowing again
Work with Gas Storage Engineering to determine source of annular pressure
Help solve issues related to wells, pumps, tanks, flowlines, valves, etc
Identify report and correct safety and environmental concerns
Actively participate in safety programs/initiatives, development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans
General upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment (pipeline right-of-way, gathering/storage areas, excavate/repair/coat/backfill pipelines, building construction, concrete work, paint, weed control, etc.)
Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, Company tariff requirements and governmental activities (PHMSA, EPA, USFS, state agencies, etc.)
Complete all applicable documentation and record-keeping
Demonstrate performance toward 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 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
Will maintain Operator Qualification on all assigned covered tasks as determined by the direct Supervisor
Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined
Documentation; daily, weekly, monthly, compliance reports as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
Good record of safe work practices
10 years gas well experience and gas well workover experience
May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel)
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals)
Good verbal and written communications skills
Ability to complete work assignments with minimal supervision in an acceptable time frame
Strong customer focus and attention to detail
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
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; ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time
Varying working conditions from office settings to working outdoors in inclement weather conditions
Working with and around industrial hazards
Frequent travel, sometimes overnight, may be required
Occasional overtime may be required
Living environs will be relevant to the work location to address call outs and emergency response
Required to respond to after hour 'call outs' due to equipment and/or operational problems as needed
May be required to carry a cell phone, and be available to respond during working and non-working hours
The selected candidate must successfully pass a drug screening, background check, and fit-for-duty examination, including credit reports for specific positions—after receiving a job offer and before commencing employment
Preferred
IADC Well Control Training Certificate
Experience working in the DJ Basin
Benefits
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
Company
Tallgrass
Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely and reliably delivering energy.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.74BKey Investors
CPP InvestmentsBlackstone Group
2024-08-13Private Equity· $843M
2024-07-10Secondary Market· $1.1B
2024-01-17Debt Financing· $800M
Leadership Team
Sally Sun
VP of International Business Development
Recent News
2026-01-11
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