What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gas Operations Technician PHMSA position at NextEra Energy?
Requisition ID: 95073
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Position Specific Description
The individual in this role will operate and maintain transmission pipelines and all associated equipment and systems including but not limited to natural gas compressors, valves, emergency shut down (ESD), repairs, construction and other duties as assigned. This position requires periodic travel in support of other NEPSCo assets or maintenance and availability for call outs as needed, approximately 20%.
Experience: 3 years or equivalent experience will be considered
Additional Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Knowledge and understanding of applicable local, state and federal regulations and required documentation
- Monitoring and reporting environmental compliance
- Communicate with gas control, landowners, first responders and general public as well as management, peers and contractors of NEPSCo
- Perform work in accordance with established procedures
- Ability to work safely alone or as a team member equally
- Complete and maintain operator qualifications
- The selected candidate will be required to pass and maintain all corporate, Department of Transportation (DOT) testing, certifications and qualifications
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to walk on uneven surfaces and for distances greater than one half mile
- Lift up to 40 lbs
- Sit or stand for extended periods
- Climb fixed and/or portable ladders
- Wear required PPE
This job is responsible for the safe and efficient operations of the pipeline and gathering systems on a day to day basis. Employees in this role ensure that regular operational and maintenance activities are carried out on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, including the capture of gas samples, maintenance of gas metering equipment, and launching and retrieving pipeline rigs.
- Pulls Gas samples at central delivery points (CDPs)
- Drives Right-of-ways to observe for pipeline damage/leaks
- Performs metering maintenance
- Performs general maintenance of equipment
- Interacts with landowners and production personnel
- Communicates effectively throughout all levels of the organization
- Ability to meet attendance and storm duty requirements
- Ability to work extended hours
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
- High School Grad / GED
- Experience: 3 years
- Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
- Associate's Degree
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Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technicians
Organization: NextEra Energy Pipeline Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: No
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