Gas Layout Technician

Duke Energy Corporation•Cincinnati, OH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision at various company facilities, the Gas Layout Technician performs field survey, construction drafting, and map and record updating duties. The role completes pipeline design layouts and associated drafting, mapping, and records activities, and supports project estimating, quality assurance, departmental standards, GIS and drafting practices, and gas-system analysis. The position also evaluates equipment and software, coordinates with other utilities, provides technical and training support, and develops procedures and training materials. Work is performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. Employees must live within a reasonable commute (no more than 50 miles one way) of their designated Duke Energy facility and are expected to report onsite as directed, averaging three full workdays per regular workweek. The work schedule covers days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Travel is 5–15%.

Requirements

At least three years of experience as a Gas Technician or equivalent.
At least 20 semester credits above the entrance requirements for Gas Technician, in subjects approved by the department; the posting clarifies this represents 40 total semester credits.
Capability to direct the work of others.
Ability to communicate with company and non-company personnel about gas facilities and other matters.
Thorough knowledge of Gas Department standards and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to perform Gas Technician duties through validated tests.
Willingness to be subject to D.O.T. drug testing.
Must meet the company's general qualification requirements.
Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Complete pipeline design layouts and associated drafting, mapping, and records activities with minimal direction.
Prepare cost estimates for preliminary and construction projects with direction from others.
Assist with implementing quality assurance measures to ensure consistency of drawing and mapping products.
Assist with implementing standards and procedures for departmental drafting, mapping, and GIS practices.
Evaluate equipment, software, and hardware related to gas operations and provide input to improve GIS, drafting, and design functions.
Create CAD system architectures for drafting and mapping applications, including menu designs and tool palettes.
Receive and apply training for standards-based engineering projects, including main extensions, large services, and large M&R projects, as standards are developed.
Correspond with other utilities about projects to obtain GIS or CAD data and determine project status, locations, schedules, and other factors affecting gas facilities.
Check, instruct, and assist employees in this and lower classifications with their work and standard practices and procedures as assigned.
Develop and update training modules and tests.
Provide instructional training to company employees on GIS, gas maps, records, and construction drawings.
Develop procedures pertaining to the duties of this and lower classifications.
Provide technical assistance in gas system analysis, MAOP, regulatory requirements, meter and regulator layouts, piping, and material selection.
Respond to requests for data stored in electronic data processing systems that is not available through production programs by writing and executing report programs.
Perform other similar or less skilled work as assigned.