Perform basic measurement and control functions related to commercial MSAs, property line regulator assemblies and small district regulating stations, and other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One year of experience in meter shop or customer service or construction or equivalent experience in the areas of plumbing, mechanical, electrical and natural gas principles. Successful completion of Measurement and Control Technician training course. 

Have knowledge of basic regulation and measurement. Basic plumbing, mechanical, electrical and natural gas principles. Basic mathematics through algebra; SWG and federal code requirements; perform basic math calculations including algebraic formula manipulations; basic computer knowledge and application. 

Note: Employees must pass all written tests and/or hands-on training, or simulations as required for this job classification; this includes all the covered task modules for Operator Qualification. Employees must qualify in all covered tasks in their classification and satisfy all applicable requirements under State and Federal law.

TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Install, operate, repair and maintain commercial MSAs, property line regulator assemblies and pressure regulating stations containing large diaphragm or rotary meters and/or (seat/orifice types only), spring-loaded, pressure loaded, pilot operated, and boot type regulation and over-pressure protection equipment. Regulators utilizing cage-guided valves are excluded.
• Perform inspection and maintenance work on these facilities to ensure safety, code compliance requirements, accuracy and reliability
• Utilize ruggedized laptop PC to download and graph data from electronic pressure recorders, to view electronic maps, , and document compliance inspections, maintenance activities, and new meter set and regulator station work orders in the in the appropriate computer application(s)
• Test and calibrate large diaphragm and rotary meters to assure accuracy within established limits
• Install, calibrate and maintain mechanical and electronic gauges, pressure recorders and similar instrumentation and install and verify accuracy of mechanical and electronic pressure and temperature correcting instrumentation
• Start-up, operate, maintain and inspect valves, as required
• Operate and maintain odorization systems. Perform and document odorant checks of pipeline systems
• Provide odorant conditioning of new pipelines
• Provide high pressure gas control for construction and maintenance activities and emergency response situations
• Perform security patrols at designated pipeline facilities in response to Homeland Security Department threat levels
• May be required to implement Incident Command System (ICS)
• Legibly and accurately complete all required paperwork
• Operate measurement and calibration test equipment
• Incumbent may work in or near the presence of escaping natural gas
• Perform all duties in a safe manner
• Incumbent may work in confined spaces
• Complete transactions with customers, vendors, and other departments
• Independent problem definition and resolution
• Promote good public relations
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Meet and maintain the strenuous physical requirements of the position. 
• Must be able to be on-call. 
• Must be able to be contacted and respond for emergency duty when on-call.
• Must respond to base location or emergency site within one hour or as division operational needs dictate, subject to Division VP approval, when on-call. 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and/or other special licenses/certifications. 
• Must be able to meet requirements to acquire and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License with Hazmat endorsement as required by department needs. 
• Must be available to perform shift work, staggered workweek, including recognized holidays. 
• Must be available to work overtime. 
• Must be able to wear a complete company-issued uniform. 
• Must be able to wear and use all personal protective safety equipment as operating conditions dictate. 
• Must be able to work in another location, district, or department. 
• Must be able to work outdoors, exposed to extremes in temperatures and conditions. 
• May be exposed to natural gas during the course of work. 
• Must successfully complete all aspects of required training. 
• Must comply with company rules of general conduct, company policies and procedures,

This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) under Title 49 CFR Part 382 and Part 40. Any applicant/employee who performs a DOT-covered function or is licensed and would operate a commercial vehicle for the Company will be subject to drug and alcohol testing under the Company’s DOT drug and alcohol testing programs. Any employment, transfer, or promotion offer made for this position is contingent upon taking and passing a drug test prior to the commencement of the new role. If an applicant/employee fails the drug test, any offer of employment, transfer, or promotion will be revoked.

SALARY DETAILS

$28.14 - $37.05

At Southwest Gas, attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We use flexibility to develop competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to hire the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the pay range for the position. It is provided as a good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, as we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview and selection process.