Instrumentation/Control Technician

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Title: Instrumentation/Control Technician Company: Peoples Gas System State and City: Florida - Miami Shift: 8 Hr.
X 5 Days WHAT YOU’LL DO Our Instrument and Controls Technician performs installation, maintenance, repair, and calibration tasks on Company’s gas measurement equipment including but not limited to large meters, meter indexes/instrumentation and volume correctors, industrial AMR devices, and SCADA equipment.
In addition, this role coordinates all gate station instrumentation and control installations within assigned territory.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities: Coordinates all gate station instrumentation and control installations with division and corporate personnel within assigned territory.
Installs and maintains gas measurement equipment including but not limited to large meters, meter indexes and correctors, industrial AMR devices, and SCADA equipment.
Performs accuracy testing and performs calibration adjustments on gas measurement equipment such as meter instrumentation and meter volume correctors; Completes maintenance and calibration adjustments, as needed, on SCADA field equipment; Verifies programming configuration of SCADA Remote Terminal Units, electronic meter correctors, and industrial AMR units.
Responds to industrial AMR (Automated Meter Reading) system dropped/disconnected calls, making repairs to AMR or telecommunication equipment as required.
Plans, monitors and performs preventative maintenance as determined and scheduled during testing.
Tracks maintenance schedules in the Work Management System (WMS).
Performs emergency response maintenance as needed, conducting on-site troubleshooting and corrective measures to gas measurement equipment.
Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the communication link between field devices and corporate database servers.
Constructs new facilities and installs modifications to existing facilities according to PGS Engineering designs and instructions.
Works with division and corporate personnel in the installation of electrical and electronic interfaces for SCADA, telemetry, electronic measurement, chromatograph and odorization systems.
Replaces field electronic equipment to insure effective integration.
Completes all required calibration documentation utilizing the work management system and ensures procedures follow accepted engineering principles and company policies and procedures.
Ensures all field facilities related to gas distribution and transmission pipelines comply with Federal, State and local electrical codes.
Works closely with and monitors the work performed by outside contractors, power and telephone utilities.
What We’re Looking For Must Haves: High School Diploma/GED A minimum of 5 years instrumentation & control experience is required.
In lieu of direct I & C experience, other related electrical work or measurement and regulation experience may be considered.
Good understanding of electrical and electronic principles Working knowledge of the D.
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requirements Strong Technical ability Computer skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to work independently Ability to maintain high customer satisfaction through high systems availability with timely and accurate data and minimum system downtime.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to individuals internal and external of PGS Nice-to-Haves: 2 year technical/related degree or equivalent I&C or electrical related certifications At least 5 years of instrumentation & control experience Working knowledge of electronic corrector and RTU installations and maintenance Competencies: Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity Drives Operational Excellence for Customers Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgement Speaks up on Safety, Health, and the Environment Working Conditions Requires working outdoors for extended periods of time; Requires working overtime as needed, including weekends and holidays, in response to gas emergencies.
Requires working Call Out and Stand-by schedule on a rotating basis.
Physical Demands Occasional lifting (One to multiple times per month) 75 Lbs.
Frequent lifting (One to multiple times per week) 40Lbs.
Repetitive lifting (One to multiple times per day) 40 Lbs.
Carrying 50 Lbs.
Pulling / pushing 75 Lbs.
Reaching overhead 25 Lbs.
Reaching away from body 10 Lbs.
Pinching / gripping Hand tools, manual equipment, etc.
Manual dexterity Typing, testing, writing, etc.
Shoveling 4 hours per day Walking 4 Hours per day Standing 4 Hours per day Sitting 4 Hours per day Crawling 1 Hours per day Kneeling 4 Hours per day Squatting 4 Hours per day Climbing 1 Hours per day Back range of motion (ROM) Must have adequate ROM Must be able to detect normal concentrations of natural gas odorant.
Must have vision acceptable under DOT guidelines 49 CFR 391.
41(b)(10).
Must have hearing acceptable under DOT guidelines 49 CFR 391.
41(b)(11).
Be able to independently ingress/egress and operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner.
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