Technician, Measurement & Corrosion

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline•Colby, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This team member will be expected to maintain expertise in the corrosion and gas measurement function of the Company. This position is accountable for installation, monitoring, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and diagnostics of gas measurement and corrosion mitigation system. This position is accountable for installation, monitoring, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and diagnostics of gas measurement, regulating, and related auxiliary equipment and facilities in a designated area of a natural gas pipeline systems. This position is also accountable for the installation, monitoring, maintenance of the corrosion mitigation systems, related auxiliary facilities and equipment in a designated area of a natural gas pipeline system.

Requirements

Relevant associate degree (e.g., electronics, instrumentation, mechanic, engineering, computer science, corrosion), related certification, or combination of education and related work experience as determined by the Company
Valid driver’s license and insurability
Skilled in Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to assess information and make sound judgments
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Maintain NACE certification at a level deemed necessary by Corrosion Management
Ability to meet proficiency requirements in the Southern Star Operation Qualification Program
Basic knowledge and understanding of the PCS (Pipeline Compliance System) and FR 192 subsection I along with EAM (Enterprise Asset Management)
Possessing knowledge of electronic equipment, and calibration instruments
Possessing knowledge of fundamentals of natural gas metering and regulating principles
Possessing knowledge of components of safety, system reliability, and operations
Possessing knowledge of gas components & aspects of natural gas measurement
Possessing knowledge of measurement applications associated with position

Nice To Haves

Previous pipeline experience
Corrosion and Measurement training and/or work experience
Knowledge of CFR 192 regulations

Responsibilities

Installing, Testing, Repairing, Troubleshooting, Recommending & Maintaining Troubleshooting, configuring, and verifying natural gas Chromatographs and Moisture Analyzers
Using EFM & AMR flow computers to maintain Custody and Non-Custody meters (Orifice, rotary, turbine, ultrasonic, PD)
Reviewing gas measurement data for accuracy and completeness
Configuring EFM equipment, including Auto Pilot Pro and Control Microsystem flow computers
Maintaining natural gas analyzers (moisture, dew point, H2S, gas detection and CO2)
Using portable analyzers and Drager tubes
Obtaining gas or liquid samples for analysis of components
Configuring, sizing and/or programming pneumatic and electronic controls (meter gap controllers, pressure & differential transmitters, PLCs, and transducers)
Maintaining pressure regulators and relief valves
Performing the installation, repair, troubleshooting, sizing, and modification of measurement equipment and related piping with minimal supervision
Performing duties of Subject Matter Expert, including high-level troubleshooting and repair of equipment used by or associated with natural gas measurement & regulation
Calibration, Troubleshooting, Sizing and Repairs
Performing basic configurations on EFM & AMR meters
Maintaining pressure and differential transmitters
Maintaining custody and non-custody meters (e.g., orifice, USM, rotary, PD)
Maintaining Gas Chromatographs & Analyzers for natural gas
Maintaining Electronic & Pneumatic Control Equipment (e.g., 4195, DVC, Barton, Becker, Positioners, PLCs)
Completing required documentation and paperwork in timely manner
Scheduling and tracking maintenance and calibration activities with measurement software
Ensuring compliance to applicable company policies and procedures, maintenance manuals, federal, state and local regulations, and safety policies and procedures
Identifying and reporting safety and environmental concerns
Maintaining settings to company standards
Understanding the necessity to maintain L&U within an assigned area of responsibility
Researching, analyzing, and identifying L&U issues and recommend changes to correct issues
Reviewing, updating, and modifying blueprints, schematics, control drawings, and pipeline maps
Learning high-level technical aspects of gas measurement & regulation
Assisting Technicians & Technical Specialists with more complex tasks, training, and projects
Assisting operations personnel with construction activities & technical tasks
Completing required Operator Qualifications in measurement activities
Interpreting equipment manufacturers literature and technical papers
Performing other duties as assigned by supervision
Basic knowledge and understanding with Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline’s policies and procedures specifically Corrosion procedures (20’s) and 70.14.01, (Pipe and fitting leak and defect repair procedure) and O&M manual
Performing pipeline corrosion surveys (e.g., pipe-to-soil, atmospheric, bond, casings, and rectifier) and maintaining records in PCS for appropriate Company and regulatory requirements
Designing, installing, monitoring, testing, and repairing cathodic protection facilities (anode ground beds, rectifiers, remote monitors, and other corrosion mitigation systems)
Basic knowledge and understanding with the various above ground surveys (e.g., close- interval surveys, DCVG, ACVG, Hot Spot, interference testing, Stray Current AC)
Basic knowledge and understanding with excavation activities and certify as a competent person
Training and/or supporting others in all aspects of pipe inspection
Becoming qualified on validation digs
Being familiar with the Pipeline Toolbox software and its applicable tools
Being familiar with Southern Star’s coating systems and their applications
Basic knowledge and understanding of MIC tests and documenting results and managing internal corrosion probes/coupons and inputting data in PCS
Internally interfacing with all levels of Operations personnel and accepting assigned responsibilities while maintaining quality relationships with others including customers, consultants, and vendors
Performing other duties as assigned by supervision