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We are hiring!

 2 Positions Available, See information below for each

 

Applications will be accepted at Elkin Location

Call 336-526-2690 or email rdavis@egas.net

 

Position: Design Engineer Technician

Department: Technical Services

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Responsible for working with the Engineering department to include:  a) New project design b) Operating and maintenance processes and standards c) Administering the Company’s overall compliance program within federal, state, and local regulations and jurisdictions. 

Provides a safe and efficient workplace for employees and maintains a safe and reliable pipeline system for customers and the general public.

This position’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• New Construction Project Design and Surveying
• Assist with design, plans, specifications, reports, maps, schedules, estimates, data collection, NC811 locates and documents and agreements as needed
• Provide quality control by reviewing completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Communicate consistently with the construction/operations manager, client and contractor
• Read and interpret construction plans to assist with client management and effectively communicate to answer inquiries from coworkers, clients, or the public
•  Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate motorized vehicles
• Assist the performance and operational integrity of the Company’s distribution and transmission systems. 
• Assist Scheduling to utilization of all resources – people, equipment, and materials necessary to ensure safe reliable service.
• Assist long-term pipeline system integrity by implementing cost effective construction, operations and maintenance practices in the field and supporting office organizations.
• Assist in maintains awareness of all aspects of pipeline system performance including pressures, capacities, damages, failures and component performance trends.
• Assist the acquisition of permits and rights-of-way necessary for the installation and maintenance of the pipeline system.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduate or Associate Degree equivalent, vocational school or some college and/or degree in Electronics/Electrical Technology preferred. 

• 3-5 years of related experience, with oil and gas operations a plus.
• Ability to learn multiple software packages to pull electronic data for comparison and analysis.
• Candidate must be self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision and be proactive with asking questions for understanding and clarification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be open to dynamic, changing and shifting priorities with the ability to multi-task when required in a sustained fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of personalities in both field and office settings.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment with a high level of accuracy.

COMPETENCIES

A working knowledge of pipeline operations, regulatory requirements, cost and work force planning, human resources management, and community relations.

A working knowledge of pipeline design, engineering and performance standards, pipeline construction methods and procedures, emergency response coordination, materials management and system protection principals.

Conceptual thinking and tactical problem solving are required to manage the diverse responsibilities of this position.

Excellent understanding of customer needs and the skills and knowledge to deliver high value services.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment:

Work requires some field location where it is necessary to wear appropriate safety equipment. Work environment involves exposure to extreme weather conditions, hazardous explosive fumes, poisonous gasses, toxic chemicals, high frequency noises, high-pressure equipment, and moving machinery. Work involves climbing up and down ladders and steep stairways.  Some part of the time is spent driving to work sites that can be located in isolated areas. This work environment requires the use of hard hats, hard-toe boots, safety glasses, ear protection equipment and cold weather gear.

Safety Sensitive Job:

This is considered a safety-sensitive job and, as such is subject to random drug testing as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.)

This job description is not a contract nor implied to be all-inclusive.  As a result duties may change from time to time.  This description should be reviewed at least annually to ensure most duties are appropriately stated.  The employee’s signature acknowledges receipt of this description.

 

We are hiring!

 

Location: Watauga/Ashe Counties

 

Applications will be accepted at Elkin Location

Call 336-526-2690 or email rdavis@egas.net

 

Position: Operations Field Technician

Department: Field Operations

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Operations Field Technician performs a wide variety of tasks in the field relating to the planning, installation, and maintenance of piping system, and to serving its residential, commercial and industrial customers.  This individual’s primary work is on the piping system, pressure regulating equipment, and customer meters. Daily duties entail performing installations, rebuilds, and adjustments of nearly any component of the utility field infrastructure. As well as locating natural gas facilities and meter reading.

The Operations Field Technician will enter businesses, industrial complexes, and customers’ homes and makes contact with business proprietors, homeowners, and industrial plant owners and operators, mostly by explaining complex topics to these subjects.  If necessary, this individual will prepare written memos communicating complex topics and problems to customers.

Tasks

• Installation of new equipment (Meters, ERTs, Regulator, etc.)
• Perform system maintenance
• Maintain a company vehicle
• Control job inventory
• Provide as-built information for company records
• Self-inspect company operation activities
• Facility Locates
• Meter Reads
• 3^rd Party Job Observation
• Leak Investigation/Patrolling Facilities

Miscellaneous

• Maintain Operator Qualifications
• Be put into an on-call rotation
• Respond to Emergency situations
• Maintain company tools and equipment

 

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma is required for this position.  The individual will be expected to have a valid motor vehicle license.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas verbally and in writing is crucial for ease of understanding between customers, authorities, and fellow employees.
• An analytical ability to investigate electrical and mechanical indications and use them to arrive at solutions to complex problems facilitates job duties immensely.
• A motor vehicle operator with valid license is required, and the applicant must be bondable with no record of felony convictions.
• Experience with Microsoft office as similar computer programs is desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Daily activity is fast paced, physically demanding, and with production goals. Duties involve heavy lifting and manual labor.  The individual must be available for emergency call-outs and be able to work extended hours; job site reporting is common. 

Majority of the workday is spent outdoors; therefore this individual is exposed to (and must have tolerance for) extremes of heat, cold, noise, and dust.  Exposure to construction equipment and normal driving hazards is encountered regularly.

SAFETY SENSITIVE JOB:

This is a safety sensitive job and as such is subject to random drug testing as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.).  Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical examination and completing DOT OQ courses.

 

This job description is not a contract nor implied to be all-inclusive.  As a result duties may change from time to time.  This description should be reviewed at least annually to ensure duties are appropriately stated.  The employee’s signature acknowledges receipt of this description.