Storage Utility Specialist (Hudson)
Description
STORAGE UTILITY SPECIALIST
Entry level position into Nicor Gas Underground Natural Gas Storage and Peaking Operations Department.
This position will be responsible for completing a variety of tasks associated with the safe operation of various components and equipment associated with our high pressure Natural Gas Storage and Transmission assets.
This role will work in a team environment as well as have individual assignments. This role will be required to certify after a designated training period and will become enrolled into the Union after 30 days.
SOME BASIC TASKS SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
Safely and effectively work to accomplish assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Perform asset inspections, including painting and applying protective coatings.
Obtain and document surface wellhead pressures and flows as assigned.
Change surface equipment pressure and flow recording charts as assigned.
Place surface wellhead equipment online or offline.
Conduct Transmission City Gate Regulating Station inspections, including changing pressure and flow recording charts as assigned.
Recognize AOC's (Abnormal Operating Conditions) and take appropriate actions.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
High School diploma or GED
Valid drivers license with good driving record and ability to obtain a CDL within probationary period prior to final certification, including passing company driving tests.
Preferred:
Related Work Experience:
Required:
Preferred:
Previous experience with Oil and Gas Operations, Petrochemical Operations, or Technical Process Operations.
Applicant May possess a combination of equivalent education and work experience.
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Required:
Must be able to read, write and interpret written materials, including understanding drawings, blueprints, charts, etc.
Must be able to effectively communicate and interpret information in both verbal and written formats.
Must be able to utilize computers for accomplishing work tasks.
Must be able to pass Operator Qualification written and demonstrative tasks.
Preferred:
Fork lift experience
Aerial platform experience
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
Must be able to work at elevated heights
Must be physically able to walk for extended periods, stoop, bend, crawl, walk, climb ladders and lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Must be able to utilize hand tools, shovels, brooms, etc.
Must have a keen sense of smell, hearing, visual and color identification
Ability to work in all types of terrain and weather conditions is required.
Will be required to wear Fire Retardant Clothing and Personnel Protective Equipment
Disclaimer:
This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job.
The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
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Job Field: Gas Pipeline Operations & Maintenance
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Illinois-Central Illinois-Hudson
Operating Company: Nicor Gas
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): No
Union Covered: Yes
Work Location(s):
Hudson - 20487 North 1700 East Rd. (20487HudsonCODE)
20487 North 1700 East Rd.
Hudson, 61748
Req ID: NGC2000013
