Gas Design Tech (Sarasota)

About the role

The Gas Design Technician (GDT) supports PGS distribution system construction and maintenance projects. The GDT creates, initiates, and/or processes work requests in PowerPlant and other Work Management systems (WMS), determines customer requirements, prepares piping system designs, cost estimates and feasibility analysis, interacts and coordinates with municipalities, FDOT, and others in maintaining and optimizing system integrity due to road improvements and system expansions, makes use of and updates the GIS, CRM-CIS, and Work Management-Workflow database systems, obtains necessary governmental permits and coordinates activities with all involved PGS departments to ensure the successful scheduling and completion of projects to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Meets with internal and external customers and/or their agents to conduct needs and feasibility assessments on new construction projects and load additions, and to determine the schedule and required completion dates.
• Manages communication with all involved entities concerning any upgrades in the construction schedule or other changes with potential impact, documenting updates through letters and emails, as necessary.
• Captures locations of PGS’s existing and proposed facilities and any third parties’ infrastructures on construction prints, and ensures all installation specifications are captured.
• Determines the necessity and scale of the Maintenance-of-Traffic (MOT) plan that Operations and/or contractors will need for completing work in the right-of-way.
• Produces, coordinates, and/or oversees the production of construction plans, easement agreements, right-of-way permit drawings, project charters, and Gantt charts.
• Verifies locations of PGS’s existing and proposed facilities and any third parties’ infrastructures (water, sewer, storm, electric, telephone, and cable lines) are adequately identified on the construction prints, and all installation specifications are captured.
• Tracks and reviews Construction Deposit activity as prescribed within tariff guidelines.
• Reviews financial data in PowerPlant related to Engineering, Field Construction and Operations construction and maintenance activities. Verified activities are coded to the correct classification and charged to the appropriate accounts (Capital vs. O&M).
• Monitors, reviews, and processes contractor’s contracts for Engineering, Construction, Mapping, and other activities inclusive of bid packages, purchase requisition, material worksheets, invoices (inclusive of validation and reconciliation), As-builds, GPS data points, etc., necessary in the satisfactory completion of said projects in support of Capital and O&M activities.
• Estimates PGS construction costs relative to the projected four-year PGS revenue for the project.
• Produces construction cost estimates (including labor, materials, and equipment) and obtains/calculates projected four-year revenue (MACC) as needed.
• Determines and communicates the need for Construction Deposits and/or Contribution-in-Aid-of-Construction (CIAC) charges based on PGS revenue shortage/excess costs in the following situations:

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited school/institution.
• Valid Driver License with a safe driving record.
• Minimum of four (4) years of work experience related to the Duties and Responsibilities of this position is required. Related experience consists of work related to the items described below:
• A college degree from an accredited institution may be considered in lieu of some work experience.

Qualifications

• The ability to effectively meet and assist customers in making technical decisions that pertain to the project, and conduct needs and feasibility assessments on new construction projects and load additions determining the schedule and required completion dates.
• Knowledge and understanding of past land use and/or utility accommodation guide agreements.
• Knowledge and/or proficiency with utility industry software including, but not limited to: work management systems, GIS, Customer Information Systems (CIS), etc.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles.
• Experience with GIS and CAD software.

Benefits

Includes residential and commercial customers, architectural and engineering firms, plumbers, developers, general contractors and all their subcontractors, County and/or City officials and staff, Florida Department of Transportation, CSX, EPA, FPSC, and home owner associations.

Pay

Competitive total rewards package and other perks to help keep you thriving, including performance bonus, comprehensive health coverage, retirement planning, ownership opportunities, time to recharge, growth and development, and much more!

Schedule

Work hours consist of a minimum of 8-hours per day Monday through Friday. Some overtime is required to meet Customer deadlines and storm response.

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Physical demand requirements include working in field conditions, walking in rough terrain, lifting objects up to 50 lbs., and wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment in an 8-hour day.

Incident Response Assignment

Our community relies on Peoples Gas to respond swiftly and effectively to all types of incidents, including but not limited to major storm events (e.g., extreme cold, tropical storms, hurricanes), gas leaks, equipment failures, environmental hazards, and other emergencies that may impact public safety or service continuity.

Where and How You Will Work

Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. The level of stress is moderate to heavy depending upon the level of interaction with customers and governmental agencies.

Nearest Major Market

Sarasota

Nearest Secondary Market

Tampa