Pennsylvania General Energy

SUMMARY: To ensure the integrity and reliability of all gas measurement, communications, analytical, and control systems, as well as certain low voltage generators, motors, and control panels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

1. Responsible for programming, installing and maintaining all Gas Flow Measurement equipment.
2. Provide field support for the IT department, and field supervisors concerning communication, data transfer and maintenance issues dealing with SCADA equipment.
3. Work closely with other Service operators on installing and interfacing a wide range of monitoring equipment.
4. Certified in calibration techniques and standards set forth in the Natural Gas Measurement Handbook published by the American Gas Association.
5. Required to have a strong understanding of intrinsically safe definitions and standards concerning wiring of gas flow measurement equipment.
6. Responsible for maintaining and ordering parts and materials to ensure proper installation of all SCADA and communication equipment to meet gas flow measurement and intrinsically safe standards.
7. Work closely with inventory supervisor and facilities engineer to track and maintain equipment for insurance and invoice purposes.
8. Work closely with Production Engineer to report any problems, concerns or issues concerning gas measurement.
9. Test, troubleshoot, and if necessary, replace low voltage electric motors on various pieces of equipment in the field.
10. Work with electrical contractors to assist in maintenance of other low voltage panels, generators and pumps.
11. Maintain various communication systems that meet the needs and requirements of internal customers, including SCADA networks, fiber-optics, two-way and microwave radio, access control, video solutions, etc.
12. Deploy, secure and maintain cell modem, satellite and radio networks to provide maximum availability of field data.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Excellent communication (verbal/written), interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, and planning skills are required.  High standards of ethics and the ability to effectively use confidential information in tactful ways in a corporate setting are needed.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: B.S. Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering desired and/or combination of technical school certification and minimum 5 years of gas field experience.  Knowledgeable in concepts of natural gas gathering, pipeline operations, gas processing, and compressor station facilities.

Must be able to work with and interact with others in field operations group as well as Safety, Environmental, IT and Engineering Departments. Capable of performing duties independently with minimal supervision and/or working in a close-knit team setting.

CORE COMPETENCIES: To be successful in this position, the incumbent must contribute to the team as well as have the ability to perform tasks by using the following key attributes:

1. Proactive: does things before being asked or forced by events.
2. Skillful: takes the lead using a wide range of skills to influence and gain enrollment.
3. Partnership and Teamwork: actively engages and respects contributions of others using face to face collaboration skills, through virtual communication and/or written communications.
4. Looks for ways to accomplish results efficiently and with successful outcomes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Fine manipulation skills necessary to operate a keyboard, work with small electronic components, must be familiar with SCADA systems and RTUs.
• Ability to walk, talk and hear
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.