Measurement Technician Associate
duke energyTarboro, NC
Measurement Technician Associate
duke energyTarboro, NCSenior L5
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorGas Plant OperatorsGas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
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This position is responsible for ensuring safe and continuous flow of natural gas from high pressure transmission system to cities and large industrial customers through the accurate operations of meters, correcting devices, and regulating devices in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Pressure/Flow Control
Responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, wiring, inspecting, testing and calibrating various types of control valves, regulator pilots, digital control valves, pneumatic control valves, and SCADA communications equipment
Responsible for operating control valves, in order to maintain pressure and flow of gas. Perform weekly inspection on compressors, make repairs as needed, coordinate large-scale time-consuming repairs with Compressor Technicians
M&R Station Maintenance
Responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, inspecting, testing and calibrating regulators, relief valves, heaters, control valves, controllers, filters, transmitters, meters, SCADA equipment, valve actuators
DOT Requirements
Responsible for adhering to DOT requirements regarding set points, monitoring setups, regulators and relief valves inspection, maintenance documentation, odorization injecting and testing
Emergency Response
Responsible for responding to emergency after hours calls regarding line breaks, compressor failures, station leaks, regulator failures, communications failures and station alarms (SCADA). Assess situation and coordinate/initiate repairs. Take the lead in repair assessment. May be called upon to act alone
Pipeline Operations
Responsible for injecting odorant into pipeline, testing odorant level by adjusting the percentage of gas to air, checking Transco and Columbia odorization procedures, quality control of new construction projects and new pipeline tie-ins. Make recommendations to engineering regarding changes to blueprints and schematics
Telemetry/Measurement Systems
Responsible for maintaining field equipment, measuring flows and volumes from pipeline, assisting districts with billing and metering issues, providing data directly to customers on flow and pressure rates. Responsible for writing field control programs to run processes and correct problems
Other
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned and required
Basic/Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Working knowledge of computers to include Windows, Excel, and Word
Mathematical aptitude
Desired Qualifications:
Mechanical and electronics aptitude to include some knowledge of engines, circuitry, power sources, etc.
Mathematical aptitude
Working knowledge of computers to include Windows, Excel, and Word
Good verbal and written communications skills
Ability to work independently
Knowledge of telecommunications equipment
Knowledge of the gas industry
Knowledge of pipeline operations
Ability to read blueprints and schematics
Working Conditions:
Valid driver's license
Medium strength: exert up to 10 lbs. of force constantly and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally to move objects
Movement: standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, handling, fingering and feeling objects
Auditory: talking and hearing
Smelling differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavors and/or odors or recognizing particular odors
Vision: near and far acuity, depth perception, color and field or vision
Environmental conditions and physical surroundings: exposure to weather, extreme hot and wet and/or humid conditions, noise, vibration, atmospheric conditions, confined/restricted working space
Equipment:
use of office equipment, hand tools, power tools and vehicles
Hazards: proximity to moving, mechanical parts and exposure to electrical shocks, high noise frequencies
Work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays
Travel Requirements: 15-25%
Posting Expiration Date:
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
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Level
Senior L5
Location
Tarboro, NC
Occupation
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Industry
Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas
Posted
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