Pipeline Engineer Technician

Okaloosa Gas•Valparaiso, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Applies basic level engineering principles with direct supervision and assists engineers in feasibility studies. Performs field surveys for new and existing construction, produces CAD drawings for new/existing subdivisions, new/existing commercial and new/existing residential. This role involves applying basic engineering principles to deliver specifications, instructions, layout designs, and draw sketches for gas facilities. It also includes providing technical assistance to customers, architects, and contractors, maintaining knowledge of gas standards and policies, and conducting basic reviews of plans for gas mains and services with supervision. The position also entails conducting feasibility studies, estimating costs, designing layouts, and ensuring construction drawings meet permit requirements. Additionally, it involves requisitioning materials, meeting with government agencies and other utility companies, reviewing projects for potential conflicts with gas lines, inspecting and drawing as-built drawings, coordinating work with other departments, and utilizing Microsoft Excel for calculations and sizing meters and excess flow valves. Safe operation and maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

High School plus five years of experience - or Two years of college (Associates Degree) plus three years of experience.
Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills; expresses facts in writing in succinct and organized manner.
Ability to accurately compile notes, sketches, and records of measurement data.
Ability to identify and analyze problems; uses sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions.
Demonstrated ability to function in a team environment with individuals at all levels in the organization.
Knowledgeable and compliant with federal, state, local, and District procedures.
Knowledge and task evaluation as determined by Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration rule CFR 49, Part 192; Subpart N: Operator Qualifications (OQ).
Must possess and maintain valid Florida driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the District and its insurers.
Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
Experienced in the process and requirements for revocable permits, right-of-ways, street and alley vacations, easements, and other property issues.
Demonstrates skills in use of computer hardware and software applications for drafting: computer skills include but not limited to: Autodesk/AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, i.e., Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

Applies basic level engineering principles to deliver specifications, instructions, layout designs and draw sketches for gas facilities.
Provide information and technical assistance to customers, architects, contractors, etc., concerning policies/procedures.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of gas standards/policies/procedures and construction practices.
Basic reviews of plans with direct supervision for gas mains and services for new/existing subdivisions, new/existing commercial and new/existing residential.
Conduct feasibility studies and estimate the cost of mains and services.
Design layout and cost estimate for gas mains, gas services, gas relocation, maintenance, and new expansion areas.
Ensures construction drawings meet or exceed the permit requirements.
Ensures proper permits have been submitted for each project.
Requisition materials for gas mains, gas services, gas relocation, maintenance, and new expansion areas.
Meet with government agencies and other utility companies on upcoming projects.
Basic reviews of upcoming state, county, city projects to resolve possible conflicts with the gas lines in these projects.
Inspect and draw as-built drawings for major expansion projects keeping track of all materials used on the project.
Ensure we have correct information and records for our field crews and for our mapping system.
Coordinate work of this area with other departments, customers or their agents on major relocation and gas main extension projects.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel to learn how to use engineering sheets to perform basic calculations, size meters, and excess flow valves.
Must be able to safely and responsibly operate the automotive vehicle assigned.
Must maintain assigned vehicle through appropriate operator maintenance and by keeping said vehicle clean and neat at all times.
Maintains tools and equipment in prescribed manner.
Maintains control of inventory items obtained from stock or carried on truck.
Other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

BCBS Medical 100% employer paid for employee, 92% employer paid for family
BCBS Dental 100% employer paid for employee or family
BCBS Vision
Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life insurance 100% employer paid
Short Term Disability 100% employer paid
Long Term Disability 100% employer paid
Accidental Death and Dismemberment 100% employer paid
AFLAC supplemental insurance
Air Ambulance insurance
Pet insurance
Vacation Leave (80 hours per year) accrual based for the first 5 years, increases thereafter
Sick Leave (80 hours per year) accrual based
11 Paid Holidays, includes 2 days for Thanksgiving and 2 days for Christmas
401(a) 8% Employer Defined Contribution Retirement, (employer paid, does not require employee contributions)
457(b) Employee Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Gym reimbursement/incentive up to $50 per month
Health Fair 100% employer paid
Wellness Program w/ incentives
Safety shoe reimbursement up to $150 per year
Uniforms 100% employer paid
Employer Assistance (Counseling) Program
Employee Events - Spring Crawfish Boil, Summer Picnic, Thanksgiving Lunch, Annual Banquet/Holiday Party
up to $3,500 annual education reimbursement