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ENSTAR Natural Gas Field Measurement Technician in Anchorage, Alaska
JOB SUMMARY:The primary responsibilities of the Field Measurement Technician position include installing, testing, calibrating, programming, and maintaining electronic measurement and control devices in gas meters, fabricating and installing meter set assemblies, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, adjusting, and calibrating gas measurement and regulator equipment, and creating and maintaining field records and paperwork.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Install, test, calibrate, program, and maintain electronic gas meter measurement and control devices to ensure gas flow meters are working properly.
- Recondition gas meters as necessary.
- Install electrical wiring to generate relays, modems, make controls and gas-pressure telemetry equipment.
- Fabricate and install MSAs.
- Inspect, maintain, repair, adjust, and calibrate measurement and regulation equipment both in the field and in the shop.
- Prove, repair and rebuild natural gas meters in accordance with AGA and company standards
- Maintain accurate records of meter shop activities
- Provide and Maintain required records and part stock
- Document and maintain meter tests and removal tags
- Maintain an accurate inventory of meters
- Document and maintain field records/applicable paperwork.
- Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- Support field maintenance activities and construction projects.
- Other duties include: parts ordering, sandblasting, cleaning, painting, weed cutting, and snow removal.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Two year degree in electronic instrumentation or equivalent degree and/or experience.
- Must be able to perform assigned tasks unsupervised and make appropriate decisions.
- Familiarity with the geographical layout of Anchorage.
- Must possess current Alaska Driver's License and be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the ENSTAR's Driving Policy.
- Employment is contingent on successful completion of the Operator Qualification Program.
- Ability to pass a drug, background, past employment, and driving record screening.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Fundamentals of natural gas measurement
- Good mechanical aptitude working with hand and power tools
- Ability to install electrical wiring to generate relays, modems, make controls, and gas-pressure telemetry equipment.
- Ability to install, test, calibrate, program and maintain electronic measurement and control devices.
- Ability to fabricate and install MSAs.
- Ability to inspect, maintain, repair, adjust, and calibrate measurement regulation equipment both in the field and in the shop.
- Ability to establish and maintain field records, meter records, and paperwork.
- Knowledge of pipeline operations and maintenance activities.
- Knowledge of positive displacement and ultrasonic meters
- Knowledge of natural gas utility construction projects and practices.
- Thorough knowledge/ability to learn ENSTAR's Standard Operating Procedures.
- Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate detailed information accurately and clearly.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must maintain a positive work atmosphere through effective interactions and communications with co-workers, customers and management.
- Must maintain a safe environment for co-workers, customers and the public through adherence to established safety standards and timely reporting of potential hazards.
- Must adhere to ENSTAR's policies and procedures related to the code of business ethics, compliance, responsible use of assets, and all applicable state and federal laws.
- PHYSICAL EFFORT:
**Occasionally** **Continuously** **Frequently**
1.Sitting x
2.Standing x
3.Walking x
4. BendingOver x
5. Crawling x
6. Climbing x
7. ReachingOverhead x
8. Crouching x
9.Kneeling x
10. Balancing x
11.Pushingorpulling x
12.Talking x
13. Repetitive useofhands/arms x
14. Repetitive useoflegs x
15.Grasping x
16.Lifting
10lbsorless x
11 to25lbs x
26 to50lbs. x
51 to75lbs x
76 to100lbs
Over 100lbs
17. Carrying
10lbsorless x
11 to25lbs x
26 to60lbs x
51 to75lbs x
76 to100lbs
Over 100lbs
18. Eye/hand coordination x
19.Fine Manipulation x
- VISUAL ACUITY:
+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | | * | * | Frequently | | | Occasionally* | Continuously* | | +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | 1. Close | | | x | | vision (clear | | | | | at 20 "or | | | | | less) | | | | +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | 2. Distance | | | x | | vision (clear | | | | | at 20' or | | | | | more) | | | | +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | 3. Color | x | | | | vision (ability | | | | | to identify and | | | | | distinguish | | | | | colors) | | | | +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | 4Peripheral | x | | | | vision (ability