CoServ - Gas System Engineering Technician 1 (GIS)

Job Title:  Gas System Engineering Technician 1

Department: Gas Engineering

Reports to: Gas System Design Supervisor      

 

Position Summary

The Gas System Engineering Technician 1 is an entry level position learning to perform, under supervision of Gas System Design Supervisor, gas flow calculations, gas system design, construction plan layout and preparation, cost estimating and field staking/surveying for construction for system projects. These system projects include lateral extensions for Project Engineering projects, system fortifications and relocations. Other duties and functions for this position include meeting and communicating with Project Engineering and federal, state, city officials to coordinate extensions and relocations; requisitioning equipment and materials needed for construction of gas system projects.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Complies with established CoServ safety and operating rules, procedures, and guidelines. Responsible for reporting unsafe practices to a supervisor.

·         Complies with established CoServ Information Security Handbook, policies, procedures, and guidelines.  Responsible for reporting suspected information security incidents to Tech Support.

• Provides gas piping designs by determining size, type, quantity and physical placement of gas pipes, equipment and devices including mains, regulator stations, metering stations and equipment on all gas systems.
• Provides construction plans by preparing sketches, drawings, and/or electronic drawings and staking sheets and other documentation in sufficient detail to facilitate construction of the project in a timely and efficient manner and according to CoServ Gas design and construction standards and specifications.
• Prepares a list of materials required for the project.
• Provides construction plans by providing information and details for easements, permits, line locates for foreign utilities, contact information for property owners, government officials, foreign utility companies, etc.
• Performs field services, staking and surveying by performing field measurements; placing stakes and other markers to identify the locations of pipes, regulator stations and metering stations; obtaining right of way easements from property owners; obtaining applicable federal, state and local permits.
• Prepares construction cost estimates by calculating labor and material cost estimates for system projects.
• Resolves design and construction issues by meeting with and communicating with federal, state and city officials.
• Communicates with contracted engineering consultants for the design of system projects.

• Utilizes CADD Software to aid in design and construction of system projects.
• Trains to read and comprehend information on civil design plan and profile sheets, such as pavement, sanitary sewer, water line and storm drain, to aid in gas design.

• Trains to produce plan and profile sheets for gas system design using CADD software.
• Trains to utilize company GIS Software to aid in design and construction of system  projects.
• Trains to utilize pipeline locating epuipment to aid in design and construction of system projects.
• Trains to utilize GPS/Survey equipment to aid in design and construction of system  projects.

• Contributes to team effort by participating, communicating, and cooperating with other departments in cross-departmental projects and initiatives; taking on additional duties and tasks on a temporary or permanent bases as needed to support and/or assist other departments and/or to realize organizational efficiencies.

• Follows safe work practices by following the proper use of equipment, vehicles, tools, and job procedures.
• Follows safe work practices by applying CoServ Safety Rules and procedures when working at the following job sites: field, shop, and office.
• Follows safe work practices by documenting and reporting deficiencies with equipment and procedures, and taking correction action to remedy those deficiencies.
• Follows safe work practices by attending Safety Meetings to stay abreast of CoServ’s current safety practices and procedures.
• Follows safe work practices by knowing and understanding the CoServ Safety Manual.
• Follows safe work practices by reporting any unsafe work practices to his/her supervisor.

Secondary Position Responsibilities

• Assists Gas Distribution Engineering department with preparing designs and cost estimates for residential and retail projects.
• Training to meet department standards.
• Must be self-motivated, take ownership of job responsibilities, and be pro-active in seeking solutions for the department.
• Ability to promote teamwork concepts and get along cordially with customers and co-workers.
• Attend engineering meetings and other duties as assigned by Gas System Design Supervisor.
• Assists Operations Department in pressure monitoring during peak load days.
• Assists Operations Department in customer restorations during outages.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Position Requirements

Education and Certifications Required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.

Education and Certifications Preferred

• Associates degree in related field

Experience Required

• Minimum 1 year experience in gas staking and design or other related design experience.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to utilize Algebra and Geometry in determining pipe sizing and installation.
• Minimum 1 year experience in utilizing CADD software.
• Must have computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, etc.
• Must be detail- oriented and have the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Must have problem-solving skills.
• Follow Company, NFPA, DOT, OSHA, State and other Regulatory Agency procedures and rules in the performance of all work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated, take ownership of job responsibilities, and be proactive in seeking solutions for the department.

Physical Requirements

• Carries machete or other brush cutting tools, surveying equipment, stakes and hammer.
• Maneuvers around fences, traverses tall grasses and underbrush, crosses creeks, etc. in the course of staking work.
• Works outdoors in all weather conditions and indoors as required.
• Works in areas with possible exposure to poison oak, poison ivy, and insect stings.
• Drives a company truck to the work site.
• Works extended hours as needed or directed.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to sit for extended hours.

Other Requirements

• Must have and maintain a valid Texas Drivers License.

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