Jackson Energy Authority

Meter Technician II, Gas

Jackson, TN

full time

On-site

Oil and Gas

About This Job

Position Summary::

Installs, services, repairs, tests, calibrates, and maintains equipment related to gas measurement, pressure regulation, and odorization related to gas system operations.

Criteria: Education/Experience:

High school diploma (GED). Must have completed the required meter training & apprentice program for gas system operation and have at least three years of experience as a Meter Technician I or an equivalent level of experience.

Skills/Abilities:

Good mechanical skills. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).

Certifications/Licenses:

Completion of JEA Meter Tech I Apprentice Program.

Physical Demands:

The ability to lift, carry, and use heavy tools and materials. The ability to climb ladders and perform work from a ladder. The ability to use a computer keyboard effectively. The ability to safely operate a standard equipped company motor vehicle. The ability to orally communicate by phone and person to person. The ability to enter/exit 22" diameter access-ways and work in confined spaces. The ability to walk several miles per day over rough terrain. The ability to see/read money and/or other printed material.

Work Environment:

Indoor/outdoor conditions. Risk for gas fire/explosion. Exposure to high voltage power. Working at heights and in subterranean vaults. Subject to 24-hour callout.

Driving:

Must have and maintain a valid Tennessee Class “D” license.

Telephone:

Must maintain an operating telephone and furnish the number to his/her supervisor.

Essential Functions:

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Assists in leading meter shop personnel by allocating work, reviewing and improving procedures, and assisting and training personnel as necessary.

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Reads meters and verifies correct pressure and temperature factors ar being applied for accuracy. Reads industrial accounts and other key accounts as required at the end of the month to ensure accurate billing of these customers.

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Calculates gas volume from meter charts and electronic correctors.

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Ensures compliance with CFR Title 49 Part 192 requirements for odorization of gas system by conducting odorant sampling and calculation of odorant injection rates required to achieve required odorant levels. Also rebuilds, refills, transfers, maintains odorizers as well as inventory requirements of odorant.

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Tests, repairs, paints, inspects, and adjusts all types and sizes of gas meters.

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Calibrates all electronic metering equipment and instrumentation used by gas system.

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Tests and maintains ROCs, instruments, gauges and correcting devices used at gate stations, regulator stations, and industrial/transport customer sites.

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Performs tests, repairs, and adjustments to regulators and regulating equipment.

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Performs annual maintenance, inspection, and rebuilding/repair of gate stations, district regulator stations, relief valves, and large industrial customer meter and regulator installations.

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Operates shop equipment, portable equipment and other tools and equipment necessary in testing, repairing, and adjusting meters, regulators, and other equipment.

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Maintains sufficient inventory of repair parts.

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Installs & maintains RTUs, PLCs, ROCs, etc., and other equipment at gate and regulator stations as well as industrial customers.

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Establishes, maintains, and coordinates SCADA communications and settings in conjunction with System Dispatch.

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Maintains accurate meter inventory and database for PT program associated with gas meters.

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Conducts atmospheric corrosion surveys of all responsible equipment annually.

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Inspects, maintains, tests, and reads all meters associated with Texas gas farm taps and equipment monthly.

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Provides proper care of tools and equipment and maintains good housekeeping in meter shop.

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Maintains Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station equipment and adjusts, repairs, and replaces/rebuilds equipment when practical.

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Configures and supports AMI equipment and meters associated with Gas Itron ERTs and AMI system.

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Maintains accurate records of maintenance regarding compliance with CFR Title 49 Part 192.

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Responsible for operational pressure adjustments to the gas system and responds to emergency calls when requested

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Assumes additional responsibilities as requested.

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