Distribution Mechanic I, II or III (Gas Operations)

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority•Fort Pierce, FL

3d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves advanced semi-skilled, moderate, or advanced technical work in the cathodic protection, construction, maintenance, and repair of mains and services of the natural gas distribution system. The roles are tiered (I, II, III) with increasing levels of responsibility and skill. Mechanic I and II roles are performed under the direct supervision of Mechanic III, with Mechanic II performing multi-functional tasks across all phases of gas operations. Mechanic III may perform lead work, requiring immediate responsibility for a small group of employees, and may be delegated complete authority and responsibility for designated periods. Work performed by Mechanic III requires considerable judgment and knowledge and is under the supervision of the Gas Distribution Foreman. New employees must successfully complete FPUA’s Operator Qualification Program within their first 12 months of employment. The role requires the ability to understand and follow moderately complex instructions, knowledge of safety standards, occupational hazards, and necessary precautions. Additionally, the ability to prepare reports, keep records, and establish effective working relationships is essential. Sufficient physical strength is required for heavy, manual labor within safe limits.

Requirements

Ability to understand and follow moderately complex written and/or oral instructions.
Knowledge of Florida Public Service Commission and other safety standard requirements as they relate to construction and maintenance.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to labor type work.
Ability to prepare reports and keep records.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees and the public.
Sufficient physical strength to perform heavy, manual-type labor encountered in the work area within the limits of sound safety practices.
Mechanic I: Ability to learn and perform a wide variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks.
Mechanic I: Ability to learn basic residential turn ons, procedures, and basic residential appliance repair.
Mechanic II: Ability to operate GPS equipment and methods to collect GPS positions.
Mechanic II: Ability to learn basic residential turn on and procedures and basic residential appliance repair.
Mechanic III: Highly skilled in the use of various equipment and hand/power tools related to the work assigned.
Mechanic III: May be required to visually inspect fusion welds on mains and services.
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Mechanic I: A minimum of two (2) years experience in the propane or natural gas industry or successful completion of the FPUA Apprentice Gas Technician Program.
Mechanic II: A minimum of three (3) years experience in gas operations and/or service in the propane or natural gas industry or successful completion of FPUA Apprentice Gas Technician Program and (1) year as Gas Distribution Mechanic I.
Mechanic III: Two (2) years as a Gas Distribution Mechanic II in the area of assignment, including some experience in the operations of trucks and other industry standard equipment or five (5) years experience in natural gas distribution.
Ability to operate pipe locators, leak survey equipment, cathodic protection test equipment, backhoe, piercing machine, trucks, PD machine, pipe tapping equipment and other equipment and tools used in the operation and maintenance of the natural gas distribution system.
Ability to install and maintain new service lines and main lines.
Ability to perform pipe and cathodic protection tasks.
Ability to draw sketches of completed work performed.
Ability to locate underground utilities.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Understands all paper work related to various job functions.
Performs C.P. reads and valve maintenance.
Operates various equipment such as: trenchers, air hammer, trucks, backhoe, pipe tapping equipment, piercing tool, compressor, generator, and other equipment used in construction and maintenance work on the natural gas system.
Keeps certain time and material records and prepares reports.
Must know all pertinent paperwork.
Responsible for the upkeep and efficient operation of the tools and equipment used.
Answers emergency calls and makes or assists in making necessary repairs.
Investigates causes and devises means to correct corrosion of gas pipelines.
Identifies ground areas in which cathodic protection is required using voltmeter, ammeters, and other electrical testing apparatus.
Maintains test equipment.
Assists in planning preventative and corrective measures for protection of pipelines.
Monitors the cathodic protection of the distribution system on an annual basis.
Inspects gas pipelines and enclosed areas to detect and locate leaks.
Install valves.
Conduct annual inspections.
May perform annual leak survey using leak detection instruments.
Classifies leak, maintains required records.
Gives estimates for new gas service installations or repairs on relocation of service lines.
Repairs gas lines, tests pipes for leaks.
May be required to fill in as Gas Distribution Mechanic III.
Will be required to pull stand-by duty.
Relocates services, meter sets, service lines and mains.
Performs cathodic protection tasks.
Communicates with the public and with customers in the field when necessary.
Draws sketches and draws as-builts of facilities constructed or maintained by company's crew or contractor.
Installs new lines, locates lines, services gas valves, changes meters.
Inspects work performed by outside contractors according to company's construction.
Directs and/or trains participants in the construction and maintenance of a utility system in Natural Gas Distribution.
Operate various equipment with a high degree of efficiency.
Instructs members of crew and performs the more difficult tasks with crew such as; locating lines; installing and replacing gas lines and gas meters; repairing defective lines; raising and lowering meters; operating line-stop/by-pass equipment and jack/boring equipment.
Keeps certain time and material records and prepares reports and sketches.
Installs EFV devices.
Locates, repairs, installs main lines.
Installs test stations, anodes, valve boxes and grease fittings.
Tapping and stopping of natural gas mains.
Communicates with supervisors regarding personnel and job status.
Makes repairs to third party line breaks and files necessary paperwork.
Retires and activates main and service lines; performs line shut downs for repairs and testing.
Is responsible for all job functions performed, all safety promoted during said functions and all employees at the job site.
Learn the operation of the GPS equipment and methods to collect GPS positions.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of FPUA’s Operator Qualification Program, as related to the GDM l, II or III position, within their first 12 months of employment.
Mechanic I: Successful completion of FPUA’s Operator Qualification Program as related to General Distribution Mechanic I (GDM I) position.
Mechanic II: Successful completion of FPUA’s Operator Qualification Program as related to Gas Distribution Mechanic II (GDM Il) position.
Mechanic III: Successful completion of FPUA’s Operator Qualification Program as related to Gas Distribution Mechanic II (GDM Il) position.
Mechanic I: Completion of the Operator Qualification Program consisting of: Total completion of the Midwest Energy Association (MEA) Operator Qualification Program and testing with a test score of no less than 80% with no missed critical questions.
Mechanic I: Completion of the MEA Qualified for One - Qualified for All training program testing, with a test score of no less then 80% and hands-on performance review on tasks that directly relate to the GDM I position.
Mechanic I: Successful performance review by the Operator Qualification Evaluation Team of tasks related to a GDM I position.
Mechanic II: Completion of the Operator Qualification Program consisting of: Total completion of the Midwest Energy Association (MEA) Operator Qualification Program and testing with a test score of no less than 80% with no missed critical questions.
Mechanic II: Completion of the MEA Qualified for One-Qualified for All training program testing, with a test score of no less then 80% and hands-on performance review on tasks that directly relate to the GDM Il position.
Mechanic II: Successful performance review by the Operator Qualification Evaluation Team of tasks related to a GDM Il position.
Mechanic III: Completion of the Operator Qualification Program consisting of: Total completion of the Midwest Energy Association (MEA) Operator Qualification Program and testing with a test score of no less than 80% with no missed critical questions.
Mechanic III: Completion of the MEA Qualified for One - Qualified for All training program testing, with a test score of no less then 80% and hands-on performance review on tasks that directly relate to the GDM II position.
Mechanic III: Successful performance review by the Operator Qualification Evaluation Team of tasks related to a GDM Il position.
Mechanic I: Assists Gas Distribution Mechanic II or III in the field or where needed in pipe fitting, pipe laying, performing leak surveys, line locating or monitoring the cathodic protection system.
Mechanic I: Assists Gas Meter Technician.
Mechanic I: Assists on pipe truck and assists Service Technician II.
Mechanic I: Assists in re-lights of line shut downs.
Mechanic I: Performs similar job functions of Gas Service Technician I.
Mechanic II: May perform annual leak survey using leak detection instruments.
Mechanic III: May perform annual leak survey using leak detection instruments.

Responsibilities

Perform cathodic protection, construction, maintenance, and repair of mains and services of the natural gas distribution system.
Operate various equipment such as trucks, backhoes, trenchers, air hammers, pipe tapping equipment, piercing tools, compressors, and generators.
Perform leak surveys and classify leaks, maintaining required records.
Install and maintain new service lines and main lines.
Perform pipe and cathodic protection tasks.
Locate underground utilities.
Assist Gas Meter Technicians and Service Technicians.
Perform re-lights of line shut downs.
Understand and complete all paperwork related to various job functions.
Perform C.P. reads and valve maintenance.
Direct a small group of employees in construction, maintenance, and repair of gas mains, services, and meter sets (Mechanic II & III).
Instruct crew members and perform difficult tasks with the crew (Mechanic II & III).
Keep time and material records and prepare reports (Mechanic II & III).
Investigate causes and devise means to correct corrosion of gas pipelines (Mechanic II & III).
Identify ground areas requiring cathodic protection using electrical testing apparatus (Mechanic II & III).
Maintain test equipment (Mechanic II & III).
Assist in planning preventative and corrective measures for pipeline protection (Mechanic II & III).
Monitor the cathodic protection of the distribution system annually (Mechanic II & III).
Inspect gas pipelines and enclosed areas to detect and locate leaks (Mechanic II & III).
Install valves (Mechanic II & III).
Conduct annual inspections (Mechanic II & III).
Give estimates for new gas service installations or repairs on relocation of service lines (Mechanic II & III).
Repair gas lines and test pipes for leaks (Mechanic II & III).
Pull stand-by duty (Mechanic II & III).
Relocate services, meter sets, service lines, and mains (Mechanic II & III).
Communicate with the public and customers in the field (Mechanic II & III).
Draw sketches and as-builts of facilities (Mechanic II & III).
Install new lines, locate lines, service gas valves, and change meters (Mechanic II & III).
Inspect work performed by outside contractors (Mechanic II & III).
Direct and/or train participants in the construction and maintenance of a utility system (Mechanic III).
Operate various equipment with a high degree of efficiency (Mechanic III).
Perform difficult tasks such as locating lines, installing/replacing gas lines and meters, repairing defective lines, operating line-stop/by-pass equipment, and jack/boring equipment (Mechanic III).
Install EFV devices (Mechanic III).
Install test stations, anodes, valve boxes, and grease fittings (Mechanic III).
Perform tapping and stopping of natural gas mains (Mechanic III).
Communicate with supervisors regarding personnel and job status (Mechanic III).
Make repairs to third-party line breaks and file necessary paperwork (Mechanic III).
Retire and activate main and service lines; perform line shut downs for repairs and testing (Mechanic III).
Be responsible for all job functions performed, safety promoted, and employees at the job site (Mechanic III).
Learn the operation of GPS equipment and methods to collect GPS positions (Mechanic III).