Gas Systems Operator 2

CoServ Job Search•Corinth, TX

About The Position

The Gas Systems Operator 2 oversees day-to-day operations of the company gas systems by monitoring the company SCADA system and communicating with construction management, company technicians, and contractors working on the gas system. The role coordinates work on the system to support reliability and effective communication. This is a full-time, permanent weekend night-shift position. The schedule is Saturday and Sunday from 6:00 PM to 7:30 AM and Monday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 AM; successful candidates must consistently be available to work this overnight schedule. The position supports service-order scheduling and dispatch, emergency leak response, monitoring and follow-up on abnormal operating conditions, and outage and restoration efforts. It maintains communication with company leaders, departments, contractors, customers, and the public as needed. The operator also supports training, safety and operating compliance, and other operational duties as assigned. The position works 100% of the time in an office setting and uses office equipment. It requires occasional driving, the ability to lift at least 25 pounds, and the ability to sit for long periods, as well as frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and bending. The operator must maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License and good driving record and reside within a 30-minute response-time distance of a service area.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
At least two years of experience in natural gas distribution service and construction, or institutional knowledge for the position.
Knowledge of the company service territory and piping.
Communicate well with customers regarding gas-related service problems.
Working knowledge of the company service area and distribution system, system construction, and troubleshooting techniques.
Knowledge of company tariff policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
Basic computer skills, including Windows applications, Excel, Word, Outlook, and internet applications.
Ability to consistently work the specified overnight schedule: Saturday and Sunday 6:00 PM–7:30 AM and Monday 6:00 PM–7:00 AM.
Valid Texas Driver’s License and good driving record, maintained throughout employment.
Reside within a reasonable response-time distance, defined as 30 minutes, of a service area.
Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
Ability to drive occasionally and sit for long periods.
Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach, and bend.

Nice To Haves

Certification in CPR and First Aid.
Basic understanding of SCADA.
Basic understanding of the Gas Service Territory.

Responsibilities

Assist with scheduling and dispatching service orders.
Assist with dispatching technicians to emergency leak calls and ensuring adequate response times.
Maintain direct communication with the System Operations Supervisor, Construction Manager, and Service Manager during extreme winter events and emergencies.
Monitor the company SCADA system and dispatch company personnel to investigate abnormal operating conditions.
Advise the Gas Systems Operator Supervisor and company leadership of abnormal operating conditions.
Maintain contact with the Communications department about conditions that may require communication with customers or the public.
Maintain relationships with other departments and contractors that support gas operations.
Assist with training and advancement of other classification Operators.
Assist with outages and restoration efforts and ensure procedures in the CoServ Gas Emergency Plan are followed.
Receive on-the-job training in tasks and functions associated with the position.
Comply with CoServ safety and operating rules, procedures, and guidelines, and report unsafe practices to a supervisor.
Comply with the CoServ Information Security Handbook, policies, procedures, and guidelines, and report suspected information security incidents to Tech Support.
Attend regularly scheduled safety meetings.
Adjust work schedule to meet company needs and ensure all shifts are covered.
Maintain Operator Qualified status on applicable covered tasks identified in the CoServ Gas Operator Qualification plan.
Follow all safety precautions, procedures, and rules.
Attend CPR and emergency first aid training.
Maintain a clean work environment and ensure perishable items are properly stored out of sight.
Attend required CoServ University training.
Perform other duties and activities as directed or assigned.
Perform call-out duty when necessary.
Occasionally direct construction crews to locations for emergency repair of damaged gas facilities.