Gas Technician (USA)

Abei Corp; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ABEI ENERGY in Austin, Texas is seeking a locally based professional with 3-5 years of experience in natural gas demand connections to own the gas connection and capacity-assurance process for data center projects.

You will identify viable gas connection options, coordinate with utilities and pipelines, and work with cross-functional teams to manage studies, agreements, and schedules, ensuring timely, compliant gas supply for projects.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in the natural gas demand connection process in the United States.
• Knowledge of gas service applications, capacity studies and service agreements.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy, business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Own the natural gas connection process and securing gas capacity for data center projects.
• Identify and evaluate viable gas connection options for each project.
• Define new work areas for new projects, assessing gas availability for site selection.
• Review and propose alternative viable ways to connect gas and secure capacity on existing projects.
• Manage applications, studies, agreements and schedules with gas utilities and pipelines.
• Coordinate with Development, Engineering, Environmental and Legal teams on gas needs and contracts.
• Track gas capacity, cost and timing for each project and flag risks early.
• Represent ABEI Energy with gas utilities, pipeline operators and landowners.

Skills

Gas demand connections experience

Gas service applications knowledge

Capacity studies understanding

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, energy, business or related field

Job description

ABEI ENERGY is a leading International Independent Power Producer (IPP) dedicated to generating clean and renewable energy from diverse sources, including photovoltaic, wind, BESS and biomethane. With an expanding presence in Spain and key international markets such as the USA, UK, Italy, Poland, Germany and Mexico.

We are looking for a locally based professional with 3-5 years of experience in natural gas demand connections in the United States, who will own the gas connection and capacity-assurance process for ABEI’s data center projects. Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.

What You'll Do:

• Own the natural gas connection process and the securing of gas capacity for ABEI data center projects in the United States.
• Identify and evaluate the viable gas connection options for each project (utility distribution service, interstate or intrastate pipeline laterals, and other supply arrangements).
• Take part in defining new work areas for new projects, assessing gas availability and capacity as an input to site selection.
• For existing projects, review and propose alternative viable ways to connect gas and secure capacity.
• Manage applications, studies, agreements and schedules with gas utilities, pipeline operators and other gas suppliers.
• Coordinate with the Development, Engineering and Design, Environmental and Legal teams on gas needs, routing, permitting and contract terms.
• Track gas capacity, cost and timing for each project and flag risks early to the project developers and to Engineering.
• Represent ABEI Energy with gas utilities, pipeline operators and landowners.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in the natural gas demand connection process in the United States (for example at a gas utility, pipeline company, or developer).
• Working knowledge of gas service applications, capacity studies and service agreements.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy, business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large-load, power-generation or industrial gas connections.
• Understanding of behind-the-meter generation and how gas supply affects data center timelines.
• Existing relationships with US gas utilities and pipeline operators.
• Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills; self-directed.