Title:  Tech, Gas

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

Perform SCADA, High Pressure Metering, Odorization & Pressure Regulating Functions of the Gas Measurement Group according to Office of Pipeline Safety (“OPS”) Requirements 

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot and replace/repair gas metering and pressure regulating devices
• Test, calibrate and maintain gas metering, regulating, pressure recording and SCADA devices
• Complete all documentation completely and accurately using paper and electronic media
• Analyze data collected and determine remedial action needed to correct problems or potential problems
• Perform all tasks within time and budget guidelines 
• Utilize Entergy Gas Operations computer application systems: GMS, GIS, Access and MS Office programs to help plan, schedule and document work.
• Provide Field Operations expertise (direction and support) to Engineering, Construction, Maintenance and Contractor Crews / Groups for design, construction and maintenance projects
• Assist with the evaluation and replacement of gas facilities (regulators, odorization, metering and SCADA equipment)
• Ability to make decisions in high pressure situations alone. 
• Available for after hour callout, weekends and holidays

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to interpret and understand equipment installation and repair procedures, equipment diagrams, maps & records
• Fundamental knowledge of metering and pressure regulating principles 
• Fundamental background in basic electricity and electronics and ability to operate various electronic/technical equipment and instruments
• Knowledge of Company Safety and Work policies
• Knowledge of Pipeline Safety Regulations 49 CFR Part 192 related to Regulating, Odorization & SCADA Equipment
• Possess High School diploma or equivalent
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivator
• PC skills and understanding of computers
• Have and maintain a current/valid driver's license
• Safety sensitive position subject to random PHMSA DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Work requires 90% of outdoor activity
• Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods of time

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum experience required of the position

None

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PTEC or other instrumentation and controls certification or degree (knowledge of transmitter operation and calibration procedures)
• Previous pneumatic and electronic instrumentation experience
• Experience with gas measurement configuration of flow computers and remote terminal units (RTUs)
• Understanding of different types of flow meters and AGA flow calculations
• Experience with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and communication protocols between systems and remote measurement points (Modbus, Fisher ROC, RS-232, RS-485, etc)
• Knowledge of gas industry specific software (Fisher Roclink, Daniels Mon, and other measurement specific software applications)
• Understanding of basic AC/DC circuits analysis. Knowledge of installing electrical conduit/wiring.
• Knowledge of control systems and different flow control types (pressure and flow)
• Knowledge of pipeline safety regulations
• Willingness to cross train in other functions of the Field Operations work group

Additional Responsibilities:

Must be available/able to work by himself/herself on nights, weekends and holidays with no special consideration. Safety sensitive position subject to random PHMSA DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations. Subject to 24 hour calllout.

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Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans
Job Function: Skilled / Craft
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT-NBU
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 102092
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the full statement.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.