Job Title Measurement Technician
Primary Duties:- Performs basic level functions required to operate, maintain, test, and calibrate measurement, regulating and/or instrumentation and control facilities and systems.
- Performs activities to assure responsiveness to natural gas and other emergencies.
- Completes and maintains accurate records and reports to comply with Company and regulatory requirements.
- Executes scheduled equipment inspections, tests, calibrations, maintenance and replacements as needed according to company and regulatory requirements on:electronic correctors, EFMs and flow measurement devicesnatural gas pressure regulation equipmentnatural gas odorizing equipment
- Assists with basic functions related to:large diaphragm, turbine, rotary, orifice, ultrasonic and coriolis meterscommunication circuits and equipment such as radio, modems, satellite, land lines.
- RTU and other SCADA equipment.review of lost and unaccounted for gas information provided by internal systems
- Performs basic duties related to inspecting, testing, calibrating and maintaining of natural gas quality analysis equipment such as samplers, chromatographs, hydrogen sulfide and moisture detection equipment.
- Coordinates and performs measurement tests with third party companies to assure measurement integrity, accuracy and verify meeting of contractual requirements.
- Monitors natural gas quality to assure contract compliance and initiates enforcement actions when needed.
- Investigates operational balancing systems, and implements appropriate actions to continuously improve results to satisfy desired targets.
- Performs such work in accordance with Company, regulatory and safety procedures.
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
May be required to hold stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call outs, and occasional extensive hours.
Is subject to reporting outside regular work area.
Identifies, addresses, and reports safety and encroachment issues to their resolution and completion.
Is responsible for the safe operation and inspection of assigned Company vehicles and equipment.
Demonstrates support for and adheres to the Company's values, strategies, policies and procedures and exhibits the core values of AtmoSpirit, Customer Service, Safety and the Company's Code of Conduct both as an individual contributor, team member and/or leader of others.
Must become familiar with the contents of the Safety Manual, live by the spirit of its intent and become involved in creating and maintaining a safe.
Minimum Requirements
Educational/Experience Level:
High school diploma or equivalent, and three years natural gas measurement, construction and maintenance and/or service field experience; or equivalent.
For Internal Applicants Only: Successful completion the following Workday Learning courses prior to applying for this position:
Becoming a MIC TechGas Measurement Basics
Introduction to Meters & Electronic Instruments
Principles of Theory
Requires a valid driver's license in accordance with company standards.
Communication Skills: Requires the ability to communicate with internal/external customers to obtain and/or provide explanations and/or information.
Numeric Skills: Requires the ability to perform complex calculations related to measurement principles and concepts.
Computer Skills: Requires advanced knowledge of various software applications and multiple technologies to create documents, reports and/or graphics.
Work Conditions: Work requires entry to customer premises. Works outdoors in all types of weather and may be exposed to extremes of climate and temperatures, high noise levels, rough terrain, and occasional work on ladders and confined spaces. Requires extensive travel. May have residence requirement due to call-out response time. Works as an individual contributor and/or as member of a team.
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift and carry 80 pounds from the ground. (Ex: lifting and carrying a bags of concrete). Ability to lift 53 pounds from the ground to 52 inches. (Ex: lifting and operating fire extinguisher). Ability to generate 81-foot pounds of force at a contact point of 70 inches. (Ex: securing fittings). Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and/or crouch. 5. Ability to walk a distance of 500 feet. Requires the acute sense of sight and hearing (corrected or uncorrected) and strong sense of smell.
Other Requirements:
As a Safety-Sensitive position, pre and post employment screenings, including but not limited to drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks are required. Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
