Overview
Under general supervision, responsible for a variety of engineering work involving the design, modification, development, maintenance and installation of utility and non-utility gas distributions systems.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages selected projects involving the installation, betterment, or maintenance of gas systems. This includes the preparation of the design and cost estimates, obtaining approvals through CER, scheduling of work crews and contractors, ordering of materials, managing the budget and closing of the project.
Reviews and evaluates new business projects as submitted by Sales. Evaluates the proposed installation for compliance issues. Submits for City and County Planning approval and Fire Permits for LPG installations. Solicits bids for contractors if necessary.
Assists other department personnel in the interpretation of codes and regulations and provides expertise requested for new business projects and/or mains or services replacements or relocation; and LPG tank installations.
Provides technical assistance to architects, engineers, consultants and developers. Assists customers with the design and troubleshooting of their gas systems.
Prepare company standards, policies, and procedures to conform to federal and local codes.
Revies construction plans and proposal by outside agencies to preclude any conflicts with the utility gas network. Provides consultations and assists in coordination with contracting agencies working near buried gas facilities. Prepares response letters to requests for plan reviews from other utilities, contractors, architects and developers.
Prepares and monitors utility agreements for State and City projects.
Attend State and City utility coordinating committee meetings.
Conducts analytical and special studies on engineering proposals and field requirements.
Assists the Engineering Department Manager with special projects and performs work in other related areas.
Keeps abreast of technological changes and developments in the industry and works with respective departments to implement viable changes.
OTHER FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Complies with all safety rules and cooperates in the fullest in the promotion of safety and safe work habits, to include the reporting of any unsafe conditions or acts. Maintains all EH&S training on a current basis.
Complies with all applicable MIC and Hawaii Gas policies and procedures.
Maintains assigned work area and equipment in a clean, orderly and safe manner; performs housekeeping duties as required and/or instructed. Works in a safe and responsible manner.
Performs all other related duties as instructed by supervisor/manager.
Qualifications
Required Education and/or Work Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- 1-3 years satisfactory performance as Staff Engineer or in-field total engineering experience of 4-5 years. PE license may be substituted.
- Knowledge of computer programs such as Excel, Word and Microsoft Project.
Preferred Education and/or Work Experience:
- Work experience in the construction industry.
- Good working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and County regulations and Company policies.
- Working knowledge of a Geographic Information System (GIS) and/or CADD.
- Good working knowledge of NFPA 58, UFC, City and County Plumbing Codes and 49 CFR 192.
Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation:
- Must have a driver’s license.
Preferred Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation:
- Professional Engineering license
- EIT Certificate
