Technician I, Field Operations (Omega)

Summary

Spire is seeking a Technician I, Field Operations to work on the Omega pipeline system located at the Fort Leonard Wood Army Base. This position will be responsible for performing operations and maintenance (O&M) tasks on natural gas distribution facilities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient transportation of natural gas in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and company O&M procedures. Spire will provide the employee with the training and equipment (including a company vehicle) required to perform the duties and responsibilities described below.

Company Overview

We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate the competencies that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

• Adaptability: We embrace change, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement while remaining open-minded and flexible in response to evolving conditions and customer, stakeholder and company needs.
• Collaboration: We achieve more together through a foundation of respect, embracing healthy conflict, actively seeking and providing actionable feedback and fostering an environment where everyone’s input is welcomed.
• Ownership: We see things through, demonstrate accountability, honor commitments, take responsibility for outcomes and demonstrate initiative.
  
  

By living our values and competencies, we strive to create an environment where employees feel welcome, respected and valued.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist crews with programing, maintaining, operating, and troubleshooting gas measurement and regulating equipment including meters, control valves, relief valves, regulators and associated software, as well as monitoring gas and quality control equipment.
• Assist crews with monitoring and responding to abnormal operating conditions.
• Assist crews with Propane-Air Plant operations.
• Maintain pipeline markers and manage pipeline marker inventory.
• Maintain and repair pipeline test stations.
• Perform cathodic protection and test station reads.
• Perform leak surveys and right-of-way patrols.
• Perform all emergent and non-emergent locate requests at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.
• Coordinate with contractors and oversee all work performed on or near the pipeline facilities.
• Document company and contractor field work with photographs and inspection reports.
• Evaluate and document condition of external pipeline coating.
• Complete necessary paperwork and/or data entry, via computer, for Payroll, Engineering, Compliance, Claims, Safety and others.
• Maintain Operator Qualifications related to job duties.
• Be available for weekend and after hour responsibilities as required by work being performed.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Essential Characteristics

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, required.
• Missouri Class E Chauffer’s license or equivalent, required.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skill And Abilities

• 0-4 years of experience in the installation, replacement and/or maintenance of various sizes of steel and plastic pipe with a preference for experience pertaining to natural gas pipelines.
• Candidate must be able to successfully pass a government background check required to obtain access to Fort Leonard Wood Army base.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a group setting as a team.
• Must be able to respond to abnormal operating conditions and emergent one calls within two hours from home.
  
  

Physical demands, environment and schedule

• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs. overhead.
• Ability to safely traverse uneven terrain.
• A mix of normal office conditions and outdoors in all weather conditions and in areas exposed to loud audible noises.
• Abnormal working hours required as dictated by contractor work.
• One week of on call required every two to four weeks.
• Travels to all areas of the pipeline right-of-way.
• Available for 12-hour shift work (days and nights) during propane-air plant operations (1-2 times a year, 3-4 days each).
  
  

Posting Requirements

We accept online applications through our career site at jobs.spireenergy.com.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Spire Inc., and its subsidiaries are an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.