Gas T&D Technical Specialist Senior Technician-Pipeline/Measurement

About the role

Performs diagnostics, inspections, and troubleshooting on gas transmission and distribution systems with limited supervision while mentoring junior technicians and ensuring work quality. Ideal candidate would be proficient in natural gas measurement practices, including ultrasonic measurement, RTUs, analyzers, and other relative EFM equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed corrosion surveys such as close-interval readings and identify probable sources of issues.
• Troubleshoots and repairs rectifiers, test stations, and grounding components.
• Leads preparations for in-line inspection runs and supports tool launching and receiving.
• Inspects and maintains valves, regulators, and relief devices according to procedures.
• Executes compressor station preventive maintenance and identifies equipment defects.
• Leads safe leak repair site setup, including barricading and hazard controls.
• Trains junior technicians on testing methods and documentation standards.
• Verifies completeness and accuracy of field documentation submitted by crews.
• Performs calibration, diagnostics, and preventative maintenance on transmitters, flow computers (RTUs), chromatographs, and other EFM equipment.
• Assists with startup and commissioning of new meter stations, regulation skids, and automation systems.
• Responds to One Calls on behalf of the company to protect company assets from third party damage.
• Analyzes measurement data, identifies discrepancies, and resolves volume, pressure, temperature, and gas quality issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience.
• Trade school education.

Skills

• Natural Gas Measurement – Proficient in all aspects of natural gas measurement according to industry standards.
• Pipeline Operations – Knowledge of pipeline damage prevention and other PHMSA regulations.
• Gas Engineering - Design and advise on smooth and safe supply or utilization of gas, including development, construction, installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of gas and gas-related technology.
• Project/Program Management - Ability to lead the work of a team to achieve goals and meet success criteria at a specified time.
• Energy Distribution Systems Installation - Installing systems for distributing energy efficiently and safely.
• Distribution Meter Installation - Installing energy distribution meters.
• Engineering Design - Following a series of steps to find solutions to problems.
• Regulatory Compliance - Ensuring adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines, and specifications relevant to business processes.
• Maintenance Management - Managing repair work, servicing, replacing, inspecting, and testing.
• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Management - Systematic approach to maintaining health and safety at work and protecting the environment.
• Standards Management - Setting and adhering to standards correctly and efficiently.
• Corrosion Control - Implementing processes and methods to combat corrosion and protect metals.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in the natural gas industry.