Production Utility I

Iberdrola•Pittsfield, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Utility role supports natural gas distribution operations under the direct supervision of qualified personnel. The employee assists with maintenance at gate stations, propane-air plants, district regulator pits, and industrial meter sets, and helps calibrate and maintain SCADA systems, gas detection equipment, odorizers, and related instrumentation. Additional operational and maintenance duties may be assigned within the Production department. Once qualification requirements are met, the employee participates in the Production on-call rotation and maintains residency within the designated proximity required for on-call responsibilities. The role may involve working in underground and confined-space regulator vaults and in all weather conditions. Employees may also be assigned system emergency duties that require work outside their regular schedule or job duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED.
Valid driver's license.
Knowledge and understanding of electrical, electronic, and telephone circuits.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair instrumentation devices.
Ability to work from instruction manuals and assembly drawings.
Ability to lift heavy objects directly from the ground or from overhead.
Knowledge of company safety procedures and rules.
Ability to pass a full-face respirator medical exam.
Effective problem-solving, attention to detail, and analytical ability to evaluate complex data and determine appropriate follow-up actions while working without close supervision.
Strong PC skills and proficient use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Ability to use hand tools and safely operate hand and power tools with dexterity.
Good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
Productive, results-oriented approach and willingness to work in a team environment.
Ability to work in underground and confined-space regulator vaults.
Ability to work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Perform or assist with natural gas distribution tasks under the direct supervision of qualified personnel.
Support maintenance activities for gate stations, propane-air plants, district regulator pits, and industrial meter sets.
Assist with calibration and upkeep of SCADA systems, gas detection equipment, odorizers, and related instrumentation.
Carry out other operational and maintenance duties within the Production department as assigned.
Participate in the Production on-call rotation after meeting qualification requirements.
Maintain required residency within designated proximity once qualified for on-call responsibilities.
Perform other related duties as needed to support departmental operations.
Work outside the regular schedule or job duties if assigned a system emergency role and required during an emergency.