Gas Layout Technician

Duke Energy•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision and 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, map, and records activities with minimal direction, and prepares project cost estimates with direction from others. It also supports quality assurance, departmental standards and procedures, and evaluation of equipment and software used in gas operations. The position develops CAD system architectures for drafting and mapping applications, receives training in standards-based engineering design, and coordinates with other utilities to obtain project data and determine factors that could affect gas facilities. It may instruct employees, develop training materials and procedures, provide technical assistance on gas system analysis and regulatory requirements, and respond to requests for electronic data by writing and executing report programs. Other similar or less-skilled work may be assigned. The work schedule can include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. This is a hybrid mobility role: after onboarding, work is performed remotely and onsite, with employees expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as directed, averaging three full workdays per regular workweek. Employees must live within a reasonable commute of the facility, no more than 50 miles one way. Travel requirements are 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 that this is 40 semester credits in total.
Capability to direct the work of others.
Ability to communicate with company and non-company personnel regarding 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.
Ability 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, map, 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 in designing standards-based engineering projects, such as main extensions, large services, and large M&R projects, as standards are developed.
Correspond with other utilities regarding projects to obtain GIS or CAD data and determine 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 in 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, and the layout of meters, regulators, 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.