Natural Gas Pipeline Specialist

About the role

This position supports electric generation sites centered around McDonough, GA, with locations near Newnan, GA and Carrollton, GA. The Natural Gas Specialist inspects, supports, and maintains gas facilities at power generation plants. Key responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and supporting pressure control equipment, conducting leak surveys, managing corrosion, overseeing contractors, and ensuring odorant concentrations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and tune pneumatic and electric pressure control systems
• Rebuild internal parts in pressure control equipment, such as globe valves, ball valves, and unloading valves
• Complete work reports in a GIS-based work management system
• Monitor and implement strategies to reduce natural gas outages and minimize outage lengths
• Perform odorant concentration tests to ensure proper odorant density in pipeline systems
• Navigate pipeline right-of-ways for leak surveys and patrols
• Change elements in coalescing filters during plant outages
• Communicate with power plant customers to schedule materials and maintenance
• Occasionally perform cathodic protection readings
• Work alongside other technicians, but may perform some tasks alone
• Respond to emergency callouts for equipment malfunctions or failures
• Operate and maintain the Company’s pipeline system serving power generation plants
• Perform valve maintenance, right-of-way patrols, leak surveys, cathodic protection monitoring, and contractor oversight
• Oversee overpressure protection inspections
• First responder to emergency callouts related to leaks or failures in the pipeline

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Pneumatic pressure control experience preferred
• Natural gas facilities maintenance experience required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong written and oral communications and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in using computer programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Basic knowledge of GIS-based management systems
• In-depth knowledge of pressure control technologies and industry best practices
• Understanding of CFR 192 requirements for pipeline compliance
• Understanding of measurement systems, operating software, and administration
• Understanding of communications and systems networking
• Understanding of cathodic protection systems

Travel Requirements

The position requires approximately 75-90% travel within the Southeastern US, including both day trips and overnight stays.

Behavioral Attributes

• Demonstrate Southern Company Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
• Show safety focus and a strong personal safety record, embracing and leading others to Safety Excellence
• Show effective critical thinking skills in problem-solving and decision-making
• Show ability to work and relate with all levels of employees
• Show ability to multi-task, prioritize assignments, and meet established deadlines
• Show self-starter attitude, high degree of initiative, cooperative attitude, and willingness to take ownership of processes or projects

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast. The company operates electric and natural gas utilities, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. It focuses on providing clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy with excellent service. Southern Company is committed to sustainability and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The company offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive corporate culture. For more information, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Benefits

Competitive pay, excellent benefits packages, including medical and dental coverage, defined pension/cash balance benefit plans, performance-sharing plans, 401(k) plans with generous company matches, bonuses, and tuition reimbursement. For a detailed summary of the benefits, please refer to the provided link.