Engineering Technician

Southwest Gas Corporation•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$32 - $47

About The Position

The Engineering Technician prepares cost estimates and designs drawings for the fabrication and installation of gas distribution and transmission facilities; may direct other employees or contractors as assigned; may perform and coordinate compliance related activities.

Requirements

This position requires experience and training as a GIS Specialist, Construction Technician or equivalent engineering related classification or experience and training in the natural gas construction field.
This position must have knowledge of general construction practices, engineering standards, federal/state pipeline safety regulations; fundamentals of land surveying, soil structure and conditions; use of office equipment such as reproduction machines, calculators, personal computers, etc.; PC software programs including spreadsheets, word processing, and AutoCAD; advanced drafting practices and skills; use of engineering filing procedures and record keeping.
This position must also be able to interact effectively with outside agencies and internal departments.
Meet and maintain the physical requirements of the position.
May be required to be on-call. Must be able to be contacted and respond for emergency duty, as required, when on-call.
May be required to report to base location or emergency site within one hour or as division operational needs dictate, subject to Division VP approval, when on-call.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must be available to perform shift work, staggered work week, including recognized holidays.
Must be available to work overtime.
May be required to wear a company-issued uniform.
Must be able to wear and use all personal protective safety equipment as operating conditions dictate.
Must be able to work in another location, district, or department.
Must be able to work outdoors, exposed to extremes in temperatures and conditions.
May be exposed to natural gas during the course of work.
Must successfully complete all aspects of required training.
Must comply with company rules of general conduct, company policies and procedures.
Must be able to use a computer.

Responsibilities

Maintain working technical proficiency on FOMS, FieldSmart, AutoCAD, Excel, and other software applications as needed
Prepare and/or coordinate construction design drawings and cost estimates
Use Company engineering and operation standards to aid in the design of basic and comprehensive facility installations
Assist department management in investigation and research of complex projects
Visualize and analyze complex construction projects from start to completion
Provide work guidance to lower classifications or contractors as appropriate
Train others as required
May prepare and conduct training for outside agencies
Provide assistance to others as needed
Perform field visits
May attend utility coordination meetings held by governmental agencies
Design, estimate and prepare contract bid documents for projects
May request and/or negotiate grant of easements
May research and write easement and right-of-way proposals for Company facilities
May coordinate franchise jobs involving design, revision, replacement or relocation of Company facilities
Review and understand complex design drawings and as-builts
Utility conflict review and resolution
Prepare and review data reports
Prepare MAOP certifications
Facilitate leak survey as needed
Perform line locating as needed
Collect payments in the field for main or service relocation
Assist with duties needed in the permitting process
Perform duties in a manner that is in compliance with Company, local, state and federal regulations, safety and emergency practices and procedures
Perform and coordinate compliance related activities
Promote good public relations
May provide support during emergency incidents and assist in the record research and system action plan
Interact effectively and negotiate with outside agencies and internal departments
Perform compliance quality control checks and reviews
Perform other duties as assigned
Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job