Gas Field Planner

Iberdrola • Elmira, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under directive supervision, performs gas field planning work for the construction, maintenance, retirement, or renewal of gas transmission and distribution systems, regulating and/or measuring stations, and general plant. Prepares necessary sketches, drawings, estimates, and CMS notes. May assist in the design of complex regulator stations. Operates surveying and office equipment. May perform load and pressure drop studies and assemble data for network analysis. May locate underground facilities using electronic equipment. May act as an inspector of contractor work after sufficient training. Investigates customer concerns related to gas service or property damage. Interacts with company employees, customers, municipalities, contractors, other utilities, and the general public for information exchange. May obtain work permits and easements. Directs the work of others who may assist. May lay out electric distribution lines and services if qualified. Performs other related or less skilled work.

Requirements

• Must possess a minimum of an AAS degree in Mechanical or Civil Technology or its equivalent as determined by an appropriate test.
• At the earliest opportunity, should have knowledge of locating instruments, materials, equipment and apparatus as they apply to this type of work.
• At the earliest opportunity, should have knowledge of company policies, construction standards, accounting procedures, applicable codes, safety rules, CMS procedures, related computer operations, and a general knowledge of the work of other departments to permit coordination of effort.
• Must be able to meet the General Requirements for all employees as outlined in the Preamble to the Job Specification Manual.
• Must be neat in work and apply the principles of safety and economy.
• Must be trustworthy when handling customer or company information or possessions.
• Must be capable of assuming minor supervisory responsibilities or making constructive recommendations about new procedures or standards.
• Must be able to meet the public in a pleasant, tactful manner.

Nice To Haves

• Progresses as provided in the memorandum covering Gas Field Planner.

Responsibilities

• Performs gas field planning work for the construction, maintenance, retirement, or renewal of gas transmission and distribution systems, regulating and/or measuring stations and general plant.
• Prepares necessary sketches and drawings, estimates and CMS notes.
• Assists in the design of complex regulator stations.
• Operates surveying and office equipment associated with this work.
• Performs load and pressure drop studies and assembles data for network analysis.
• Locates underground facilities using electronic equipment.
• Acts as inspector of contractor work after sufficient training.
• Investigates customer concerns related to gas service or property damage.
• Obtains work permits and easements.
• Directs the work of others who may assist.
• Lays out electric distribution lines and services, for which qualified.
• Performs other related or less skilled work.

Benefits

• Fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree