Lead, Crew
Description
Responsible for leading a crew in the installation and repair of below and above ground gas facilities. Responds to above and below ground emergencies and possess the ability to independently manage NOI level emergency situations. Utilizes GIS and other technologies to plan the repair and maintenance of gas main and services. Operates heavy equipment. Provides leadership and direction for crew members. Responsible for completing a variety of tasks associated with the installation, activation, deactivation, maintenance and inspection of gas meters and regulators. Also responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on customers appliances and other gas equipment. Responds to routine and emergency requests for gas service and is responsible for repairing leaks on meter sets. This is a bargaining unit position (IBEW Local 1997) and is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and develop employees in below and above ground skills. Monitors process, progress and results.
Leads a crew that responds to emergencies including NOI level emergency management situation
Performs leak repairs and pipeline maintenance.
Utilizes TDW / Mueller MHP tapping and stopping equipment to perform basic level taps and stops during pipeline maintenance and emergency situations.
Performs electro fusion and external heat applied plastic welding on plastic pipe during repairs and maintenance.
Operates and maintains valves to include emergency valves.
Operates heavy equipment and machinery.
Analyzes and interprets risks associated with worksite and regulatory condition.
Efficiently works a route to complete customer and compliance orders in a timely manner and in accordance with company policies and procedures and operator qualifications procedures.
Performs service activation, deactivation, and leak repairs.
Performs leak investigation.
Performs basic pipefitting on meter sets (remove meter, install fuel line cut off, replace union).
Coordinates and performs basic operation, maintenance, inspection and repair on all above ground valves to include grease, tighten, operate and inspect.
Performs meter inspections and paints as needed to maintain compliance with atmospheric corrosion.
Performs miscellaneous inspections, as required.
Completes DIMP (Distribution Integrity Management Program) form as required and other necessary documentation of work.
Interacts with customers to answer questions, explain work performed, give instructions for operation of appliances, and promote gas usage.
Identifies abnormal operating conditions and takes appropriate actions.
Actively and accurately captures documentation in the Mobile Data Terminal and RT-ARM.
Available to work overtime as necessary to meet business requirements and flexibility in working shifts as required.
Safely operate company assigned vehicles in performance of assignments.
Observes all safety requirements and regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education, Certificates/Licenses:
Required:
High school diploma or GED
Minimum six months experience with Field Technician C responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to perform locates.
Experience with heavy equipment operations
Operator Qualified in accordance with Company Plan
Must possess a valid state driver's license and pass DOT and Company driving tests
Possess a CDL (class A) driver's license
Preferred:
2-3 years Field operations experience as a Field Technician C
Technical School training and certification
Welding certification
Tapping skills
Or
Equivalent academic education and experience
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Required:
Meet all requirements of Field Technician C
Ability to lead and direct the activities of crew while performing work
Good written and oral communication
Ability to use good judgment when working in potentially hazardous and emergency environments
MS Office and Computer skills - basic proficiency
Customer Service
Mechanical aptitude
Skilled in operating heavy equipment such as a backhoe, ditch witch & crane truck
Basic Meter Activation qualified and certified.
Advanced Crew qualified and certified
Ability to smell odorant used to detect gas leaks
Good interpersonal skills
Strong influencing/negotiation skills
Ability to resolve and diffuse difficult/escalated situations
Knowledge of assigned geographical territory
Preferred:
Demonstrated skill in electrofusion.
Demonstrated skill in operating equipment, such as, tapping, air operated equipment and CGI.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Must be physically able to stoop, bend, crawl, walk, climb ladders, and lift weights in excess of 100 pounds. Ability to occasionally ascend and descend stairs and ladders is required. Must also have keen senses of smell, hearing, vision and color identification. Ability to work in all types of terrain and weather conditions is required.
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 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 Field: Gas Pipeline Operations & Maintenance
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta
Operating Company: Atlanta Gas Light
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Union Covered: Yes
Work Location(s):
Atlanta Service Center - 2505 Brannen Road (2505AtlantaCODE)
2505 Brannen Road
Atlanta, 30316
Req ID: AGL2000005
