Sr Specialist, Instrumentation & Control

Spire Inc.•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Instrumentation & Control Sr. Specialist serves as the resident Oracle Field Services (OFS) expert and super-user, with primary responsibility for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of data converted to the new format. The OFS project is developing a new field work system for Nashville that will subsequently be used throughout Spire. Because I&C does not currently use a similar system, the team has substantial background, development, and data-conversion work ahead. The role supports daily I&C operations, pressure operations, operational procedures, regulatory compliance, emergency response, training, and coordination with related teams. It may lead troubleshooting of unusual, complex, or abnormal operating conditions and manage special projects or area-wide initiatives. The role also provides supervisory coverage for I&C Supervisors during absences and is scheduled for on-call duty every third week.

Requirements

Associate's Degree required.
Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities.
Ability to use Oracle, Microsoft Suite, and workforce management software effectively.
Knowledge of natural gas piping networks, regulator operation, and system operating parameters.
Knowledge of natural gas measurement devices.
Knowledge of electronics and telemetry equipment.
Ability to make effective and confident decisions during stressful situations.
Experience working with Field Operations technicians.
Ability to develop and deliver training and assess practical and field qualifications.
Ability to quickly assess emergency response requirements, coordinate related activities, and make effective decisions in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Ability to negotiate business agreements and resolve disputes with business partners.
Ability to conceptualize and analyze multiple scenarios when solving business problems.
Ability to effectively communicate complex messages to diverse audiences at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily I&C Operations activities.
Assist with sequences of operations and shutdown procedures for main replacement or repair involving pressure-regulating facilities.
Participate in formulating the area's strategic direction.
Assist in writing operations and maintenance procedures.
Evaluate new regulatory requirements and recommend compliance actions.
Lead resolutions during system supply emergencies.
Serve as leader on a 24-hour on-call rotation or as needed.
Liaise with Measurement, Gas Control, System Planning, Construction Engineering, Field Ops, Pipeline Safety, and Workload Planning.
Design and deliver maintenance training, development, and testing programs.
Provide backup in the absence of Supervisors and assume responsibility for all Pressure Operations.
Stay current on best practices in training delivery.
Track, monitor, and report data related to natural gas pressure and measurement operations.
Manage special projects and potentially oversee or coordinate area-wide initiatives.
Lead troubleshooting of unusual, complex, or abnormal operating conditions as needed.
Serve as the OFS expert and super-user and take primary responsibility for the completeness and accuracy of data converted to the new format.
Cover for I&C Supervisors during vacations and other absences for special projects.