Pressure Control Specialist
Description
Leads a crew responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, and maintaining the Company's district and city gate regulator stations in SOPS. Responsible for the inspection and maintenance program of the Company's emergency valves. Performs compliance inspections of regulator stations and emergency valves per federal guidelines. Also, as needed, performs inspection, maintenance and troubleshooting of valves and regulation equipment at Power Plant facilities. This is a bargaining unit position (IBEW Local 1997).
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Extensive knowledge of the natural gas transmission and distribution systems, system pressures, and various regulator station designs to include but not limited to: wide open monitor configuration stations, working monitor configuration stations, full relief configuration stations, farm tap stations, building wall (commercial application) stations, and single & parallel run configuration stations.
Takes ownership of maintaining and protecting the integrity of local emergency districts, double cuts, and passive/working monitors in assigned area.
Responsible for all job duties related to pressure control for the assigned service area. This includes but is not limited to the following:
Maintain and perform annual compliance inspections (internal/external) of district and city gate regulator stations and emergency valves
Maintain and inspect tap heaters (as required)
Maintain and inspect odorizers (as required)
Maintain and inspect filters and filter/separators (as required)
Rebuild and test regulators, relief valves, and control loops
Maintains pressure control records for assigned area
Schedule and maintain records for all calibration required equipment
Takes ownership of maintaining and protecting the integrity of local emergency districts
Works with Engineering Design to ensure the size of emergency districts are manageable and held within the regulatory standards
Consulted by Engineering Design to ensure pipeline projects do not eliminate critical valves
Locations of valves are logical
Emergency manuals are maintained.
Maps and records are maintained
Implement Flow Interruption Plans (FIP) as required for System Integrity and pipeline construction projects. Includes system monitoring, pipeline blow down procedures and pipeline purging procedures
Assist Engineering Design in the design of regulator station installations (new and renewal). Participate in field plan reviews with Engineering and Con Ops to ensure adequate site location.
Provide input and oversight as needed to Con Ops during the construction of regulator station installations
Assist Field Operations and Construction Operations during mass outages, pipeline damages and large capital projects requiring pressure control expertise.
Responsible for cold weather monitoring and performing emergency bypass operations in assigned area. Must have knowledge and experience to properly understand pressure issues of assigned systems in order to forecast problem areas and be proactive in assessments and solutions.
Troubleshoots customer gas pressure complaints; analyzes and resolves problems or recommends solutions.
Extensive knowledge of pressure ranges and applications for all types of manufacturer pressure control devices approved for AGLR use including regulators, relief valves and control valves. Ability to independently diagnose equipment failure root causes and implement the problem resolutions.
In-depth knowledge of pressure control devices internal components.
Assist leadership team with Forecast for annual O&M and Capital budget requests for assigned area pressure control activities.
Assist Corporate Engineering with Modeling of local pressure systems.
Assist Engineering Design with annual forecast for assigned area pressure related capital projects.
Supports local Service Centers during internal and external operations audits.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
Required:
High School Diploma or GED
3-5 years in gas distribution operations
2 years experience as Pressure Control Tech III
Must possess a valid state Driver's license
Ability to obtain a CDL (class A) license within six months
Or
SPECIFIC SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
Required:
Possess and demonstrate mechanical aptitude with emphasis on regulators, relief valves, control valves and valves
Computer skills for working in (Excel, Word, Outlook) and AGL systems: AR, CTS, WMIS, ERX, OASYS, Mobile GIS
Excellent knowledge of AGL systems: AR, CTS, WMIS, ERX, OASYS, Mobile GIS
Excellent knowledge of assigned area's system MAOPs and OPM regulator station operation and design.
Ability to perform sizing calculations for regulators, relief valves, and meters
Ability to analyze and interpret manufacturer technical and product bulletins
Excellent Communication skills (verbal and written)
AGLR Success Factors:
Executing for Results Collaboration and Building Relationships
Learning and Thinking Industry Knowledge/Business Acumen
Honoring Corporate Values & Standards
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be physically able to stoop, bend, crawl, walk, climb ladders, and carry/lift weights up to 100 pounds.
Ability to occasionally ascend and descend stairs and ladders as required.
Must have keen senses of smell, hearing, vision, and color identification.
Ability to work in all types of terrain and weather conditions are required (extreme heat/cold).
Have ability to work with leak soap solutions, grease, cleaning fluids used in pressure control operations.
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; responsibilities may be changed or added without advance notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Southern Company Gas provides for the energy needs of millions of U.S. households and businesses. As the largest natural gas-only distribution company in the United States, with more than 150 years of history behind us, we're working to ensure that Americans have access to an abundant, safely delivered supply of natural gas for decades to come. We offer our customers a wide range of energy services under one umbrella: seven regulated utilities as well as non-regulated businesses that offer retail, wholesale and storage services.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries as of Jan. 1, 2019. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Riverdale
Operating Company: Southern Company Gas
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 50 % of the Time
Union Covered: Yes
Work Location(s):
Riverdale LNG - 7790 Hwy 85 (7790RiverdaleCODE)
7790 Hwy 85
Riverdale, 30274
Req ID: GAS2004161
