Gas System Engineering Technician - Intern
CoServ, Corinth, TX, US
Employment Type :Independent Contractor
Position Summary
The Gas System Engineering Technician Intern 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.
