Field Technician Sr, P&M and Instrumentation

Responsibilities

• Assist with equipment, system, line and valve installations; calibrate and maintain equipment related to pressure, measurement, and basic instrumentation.
• Assist with installing, testing, repairing, and maintaining regulator settings and relief valves, as well as installing and configuring large industrial meter sets or pressure monitoring sites.
• Assist with installing, testing, calibrating, and/or maintaining gas measurement, regulation, and recording devices and equipment including but not limited to: chromatographs/sampling systems, electronic odorization systems, flow computers, satellite equipment, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system and remote terminal units and equipment, pigging lines, locating lines, blowing drips, changing charts, filling odorant pots, regulating gas flow and/or pressure, monitoring dew points, collecting gas samples.
• Conduct field tests and/or proving meters and modifications to regulators and reliefs.
• Drive and maintain company vehicle.
• Prepare and review applicable compliance reporting.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Two to four years of relevant experience (minimum one year required).
• Proficient in basic use of computers, including Microsoft Suite as needed.
• Working knowledge of regulation equipment installation and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of use, function, and maintenance of tools applicable to the position.
• Working knowledge in application of basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (tested).
• Working knowledge and training relative to company and governmental operating/safety procedures, changing charts, basic customer service activities, characteristics of natural gas, and knowledge of transmission and/or distribution pipeline systems.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret internal and external mapping applications, work logs, job orders, consumption rates, charts, and operational and repair manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to read and write fluently in English.
• Applicable driver's license; CDL preferred.
• Ability to lift or move objects: up to 10 pounds 10‑15 times a day; up to 20 pounds 5‑10 times a day; up to 30 pounds 5‑10 times a day; over 50 pounds 3‑5 times a day.
• Ability to travel over uneven terrain (mud, gravel, sand, rocks, ice, snow), climb fences, walk, stand, kneel/stoop, and drive for extended periods.
• Ability to react immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others.
• Ability to smell odorant in natural gas.
• Ability to detect and react to warning signals at work sites.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment required.
• Ability to communicate and/or exchange information or instructions, including use of company two‑way radio.
• Accurate depth perception.
• Visual abilities sufficient to perform job duties.