Primary Purpose:

• Provide supervision, leadership, and technical support for measurement technicians

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Provide technical and supervisory leadership to area measurement technicians and facilities to ensure the safe, accurate and efficient operations of all equipment and systems

• Responsible for safety programs, environmental protection programs, governmental compliance, employee training and development, budgets, technical support, gas balancing and personnel functions within the measurement area of responsibility

• Monitor and minimize lost and unaccounted (L&U) gas

• Assess measurement facility and technician performance

• Assist with the development and management of operating and capital budgets

• Assist with the development and implementation of regional measurement programs and projects

• Assist with “after hour” issues due to equipment and/or operational problems as needed

• Evaluate new technology and equipment in the gas measurement industry

• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Education:

• Technical degree from an accredited college or equivalent work experience

• HS degree or GED required

Experience / Specific Knowledge:

• Minimum of ten years’ experience in the field of natural gas measurement

• Adequate computer skills (MS operating system, MS Word, MS Excel, measurement software, etc.)

• Adequate knowledge of current AGA and GPA standards and guidelines

• Adequate knowledge and understanding of orifice meters, turbine meters, PD meters, rotary meters, ultrasonic meters, and gas chromatography

• Adequate knowledge of natural gas odorization and NEC philosophies/procedures and classified locations

• Required to maintain technical proficiency

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements

• May be required to possess a commercial driver’s license, drive a company commercial vehicle and comply with all commercial vehicle regulations

• May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties

• Must respond to and address callouts and emergencies during and after regular business hours including after dark hours, which require carrying a communication device

• Leadership and strong personnel management skills

• Ability to effectively organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work with minimum supervision

• Math skills necessary to perform budgeting and engineering calculations

• Strong analytical skills

• Safe work practice and active participation in the safety program

• Good communication skills (verbal, written, and listening)

• Proven ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to prepare and make presentations

• Ability to train and develop others

• Ability to actively support the region's safety program

• Ability to work in all environmental conditions

• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), prioritize work schedule, focus attention on details, and follow rules

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions

• Must be able to frequently enter confined spaces, climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, excavated areas, walkways, etc.

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions and 50 pounds from floor to waist (occasional)

• Field activities may include walking to and amidst work and/or construction sites, climbing in and out of trenches, working around heavy equipment and working in confined spaces

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to respond to emergency situations at any hour of the day or night and in possession of required equipment and tools, designated forms, policies, regulations, and manuals

• Depending on location and workload, travel will be required

Supervisory responsibility:

• Participates in the selection/promotion of staff, salary change considerations, disciplinary matters and conducts performance evaluations

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.