Gas Layout Technician

Duke Energy Corporation; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance (as applicable)

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation seeks a Gas Technician to support field survey, drafting, and GIS-related tasks at multiple company facilities. The role covers day, night, weekend, and holiday schedules, with shifting duties and on-call responsibilities as outlined.

The position requires at least three years of Gas Technician experience, plus the ability to supervise others and communicate across company lines. Some relocation may be provided; DOT drug testing will be required.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience as a Gas Technician or equivalent.
• Minimum 20 semester credits above the entrance requirements for the Gas Technician in subjects approved by the department.
• Ability to direct the work of others.
• Ability to communicate with Company and non-Company personnel regarding gas facilities and other matters.
• Thorough knowledge of the Gas Department standards and procedures.
• Willing to be subject to DOT drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Completing pipeline design layout and drafting with minimum direction.
• Preparing cost estimates for preliminary and construction projects.
• Assisting in QA measures to ensure consistency of drawing and mapping products.
• Assisting with standards and procedures for drafting, mapping, and GIS practices.
• Evaluating equipment, software and hardware related to gas operations to improve GIS, drafting and design functions.
• Creating CAD system architectures for drafting and mapping applications.
• Training employees in GIS, gas maps, records, and construction drawings.
• Developing procedures pertaining to the duties of this and lower classifications.
• Providing technical assistance in gas system analysis, MAOP, regulatory requirements, and layout of meters, regulators, piping and materials.

Skills

Gas Technician Experience

Communication Skills

Supervisory Ability

Gas Standards Knowledge

Education

20 semester credits in approved subjects

Job description

Job Description

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

Number of openings: 1

Starting minimum rate: $42.12

Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way. Employees are expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by their manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek.

DUTIES

Under general supervision, located at various company facilities; with a work schedule covering days, nights, weekends and holidays; performing field survey, construction drafting, and map and record updating duties, such as:

• Completing pipeline design layout and associated drafting, maps and records activities with minimum direction from others.
• Preparing cost estimates for preliminary and construction projects with direction from others.
• Assisting in the implementation of quality assurance measures providing consistency of drawing and mapping products.
• Assisting with the implementation of standards and procedures as they pertain to departmental drafting, mapping, and GIS practices.
• Evaluating equipment, software and hardware related to gas operations in order to provide input to improve GIS, drafting and design functions.
• Creating CAD “system architectures” for drafting and mapping applications, such as menu design and tool palettes.
• Receiving and applying training as it relates to designing standards based engineering projects such as main extensions, large services and large M&R’s, as standards are developed.
• Corresponding with other utilities (electric, water, telephone, cable, etc.) regarding projects such as highways or utility construction to obtain GIS and/or CAD related data or to determine status, locations, schedules and other factors which might affect gas facilities.
• Checking, instructing, and assisting employees in this and lower classifications in their work and on standard practices and procedures as assigned.
• Developing and updating training modules and tests.
• Providing instructional training to other company employees in areas such as GIS, gas maps, records, and construction drawings.
• Developing procedures pertaining to the duties of this and lower classifications.
• Providing technical assistance in gas system analysis area, MAOP, regulatory requirements, layout of meters, regulators, piping and material selection.
• Assisting in responding to requests for data stored in electronic data processing systems (not available through production programs) by writing and executing report programs.
• Performing other similar or less skilled work as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have at least three (3) years experience as a Gas Technician, or equivalent.
• Must have obtained a minimum of 20 semester credits, above the entrance requirements for the Gas Technician, in subjects approved by the department.
• Must be capable of directing the work of others.
• Must be able to communicate with Company and non-Company personnel regarding gas facilities and other matters.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the Gas Department standards and procedures.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of a Gas Technician through the medium of validated tests.
• Must be willing to be subject to D.O.T. drug testing.

REVISED – JANUARY 15, 2013

GAS ENGINEERING

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Represented/Union Position

UWUA, IUU Local 600

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.