Utility Specialist (S)

Southern Company • Yorkville, IL

1d • $27

About The Position

The primary function of this role is investigation of meter set items to include: AMI devices, Painting/Corrosion activities, Gas leakage surveys, Inside Leak Survey. Duties include, and not limited to the following: Leak reevaluation and surveys outlined above, basic and light pipe fitting, turn off gas service valves, turn on service valves, some hazard investigation and mitigation, locating underground company facilities, using small tools, light hand digging with spade or shovel could be needed, working in confined spaces at times, communication skills with internal and external parties, computer use, and working in a potentially gaseous atmosphere. May be required to perform tasks or duties associated with lower job levels.
Employee must obtain qualification in all Operator Qualification tasks associated with the role.
Established Essential Duties:
Adheres to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures and follow the Company safety manual.
Shows the ability to utilize different tools and equipment associated with the varying job tasks.
Represents the company in all interactions with customers, government and regulatory officials in a courteous and professional manner.
Operates Company vehicles and equipment in accordance with Company policies and procedures, including state and federal laws.
Works in varying weather conditions, changing elements, and at times in extreme weather conditions.
Perform inspection, assessment, repair, or mitigation of atmospheric corrosion
Uses various hand tools and power tools, hand digging, and probing for subsurface gas readings
Works on jobsites containing uneven surfaces, excavations, and landscaping
Available to work overtime as necessary to meet business requirements and flexibility in working shifts as required.
Works in a potential gaseous atmosphere.
Physical dexterity and ability to use tools
Works independently or in a group.
Ability to walk for extended periods of time, ability to drive long distances, ability to stand for short and long durations, squat, crawl, walk up and down stairs, and utilize a ladder.
Ability to listen and follow directions, to read and understand technical material, the willingness for continual education, and to adapt to new technology or processes.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License and pass Company driving tests
• Must be able to correctly read 300 meter reads in a row within a week timeframe.
• Pass all required Operator Qualification certifications
• Maintain compliance with Pipeline Safety Drug and Alcohol testing program
• Demonstrate skills in: Leak reevaluation and survey
• Hazard identification
• Relighting appliances
• Pipe fitting
• Small tool use
• Safe Driving and all Safety initiatives
• Computer use, Atlas Page reading, and Map reading
• Organizational daily planning
• Successfully pass Company’s Field Operations Utility Specialist certification training program
• Ability to smell odorant used to detect gas leaks
• Join IBEW local Union
• Physical dexterity and ability to use tools
• Ability to walk for extended periods of time, ability to drive long distances, ability to stand for short and long durations, squat, crawl, walk up and down stairs, and utilize a ladder.
• Ability to listen and follow directions, to read and understand technical material, the willingness for continual education, and to adapt to new technology or processes.

Nice To Haves

• Background in Utilities, Construction, or Labor-intensive roles
• Possess good work ethic
• Be self-motivated, self-starter
• Able to comprehend and follow direction
• Able to work in varying conditions (i.e., rough terrain, inclement weather)
• Able to operate basic equipment, machinery and simple tools
• Possess willingness to learn
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• Possess basic knowledge of and background in all Operating departments
• Includes Sys Ops, Con Ops, & Corrosion
• Able to communicate well with co-workers, customers and first responders on incidents i.e., Police and Fire departments
• Possess experience operating fleet vehicles similar to departmental fleet, that could include a pick-up vehicle (up to 10,000 lbs.) and equipment
• Possess experience working on construction sites
• Possess good hand/eye coordination

Responsibilities

• Leak reevaluation and surveys
• Basic and light pipe fitting
• Turn off gas service valves
• Turn on service valves
• Hazard investigation and mitigation
• Locating underground company facilities
• Using small tools
• Light hand digging with spade or shovel
• Communication with internal and external parties
• Computer use
• Inspection, assessment, repair, or mitigation of atmospheric corrosion
• Hand digging, and probing for subsurface gas readings

Benefits

• Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).
• A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf.
• Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees