Gas Measurement Specialist, Sr

Delta Utilities Services•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Perform SCADA, metering, odorization, and regulating functions for the Gas Field Operations Group in accordance with Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) requirements. Provide field operations expertise, direction, and support to Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, and contractor crews for design, construction, and maintenance projects. The role includes troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing gas metering and pressure-regulating devices; testing, calibrating, and maintaining metering, regulating, pressure-recording, and SCADA equipment; accurately documenting work; analyzing collected data and determining corrective actions; and completing tasks within time and budget guidelines. The specialist uses Gas Operations work-management applications and Microsoft Office to plan, schedule, and document work, and assists with evaluating and replacing gas facilities. This position responds to emergencies and is subject to 24-hour callout, including nights, weekends, and holidays. It requires frequent outdoor work, the ability to work independently, and availability for additional hours, alternate locations, or other duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations identified by the company. The position is safety sensitive and subject to DOT and PHMSA drug and alcohol regulations, including pre-employment drug testing and background screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For the senior specialist level, 3–5 years of natural gas industry experience.
Ability to interpret equipment installation and repair procedures, diagrams, maps, and records.
Fundamental knowledge of metering and pressure-regulating principles.
Fundamental background in electricity and electronics, and ability to operate electronic and technical equipment and instruments.
Knowledge of company safety and work policies.
Knowledge of Pipeline Safety Regulations 49 CFR Part 192 related to regulating, odorization, and SCADA equipment.
Good communication and interpersonal skills; self-motivated.
PC skills and understanding of computers.
Maintain a current, valid driver's license.
Ability to make decisions independently in high-pressure situations.
Ability to work alone on nights, weekends, and holidays without special consideration.
Availability for 24-hour callout.
Must reside within 45 road miles of the reporting location.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Compliance with DOT and PHMSA drug and alcohol regulations, including pre-employment drug testing and background screening.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of transmitter operation and calibration procedures.
Experience with pneumatic and electronic systems.
Experience configuring gas measurement flow computers and remote terminal units (RTUs).
Understanding of different types of flow meters and AGA flow calculations.
Experience with SCADA systems and communications protocols between systems and remote measurement points, including Modbus, Fisher ROC, RS-232, and RS-485.
Knowledge of gas-industry software such as Fisher Roclink, Daniels Meter Link, Eagle Field Manager, and other measurement-specific applications.
Understanding of basic AC/DC circuit analysis.
Knowledge of installing electrical conduit and wiring.
Knowledge of control systems and different flow-control types, including pressure and flow.
Class D driver's license with Class A CDL preferred, or expectation of obtaining one within the first six months of employment.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair or replace gas metering and pressure-regulating devices.
Test, calibrate, and maintain gas metering, regulating, pressure-recording, and SCADA devices.
Complete documentation accurately using paper and electronic media.
Analyze collected data and determine remedial actions to correct problems or potential problems.
Perform tasks within time and budget guidelines.
Use Gas Operations work-management applications and Microsoft Office to plan, schedule, and document work.
Assist with evaluating and replacing regulators, odorization, metering, and SCADA equipment.
Provide field operations expertise, direction, and support to Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, and contractor crews for projects.
Respond to emergencies and after-hours callouts, including weekends and holidays.
Be available for additional hours, alternate locations, or additional duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations deemed necessary by the company.
Cross-train in other functions of the Field Operations work group.