MIC Technician

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LU Service Corp.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

This position would be manually engaged in the operation and maintenance of the gas distribution systems with primary responsibilities to include the following: customer service, field operations, compliance related operations and maintenance, leak surveys, Cathodic Protection and system/equipment upgrades. More specifically responsible for measurement, instrumentation and control activities for meter and regulating stations on transmission and distribution systems and facilities, as applicable.

All work to be performed in accordance with Company regulatory and safety procedures.

• Performs the basic level functions required to operate, maintain, test, and calibrate measurement and/or instrumentation and control facilities and systems.
• Assists with basic functions related to large diaphragm, turbine, rotary, orifice, ultrasonic and coriolis meters.
• Assists with basic functions related to RTU and other SCADA equipment.
• Assists with basic functions related to communication circuits and equipment such as radio, modems, satellite, land lines, etc.
• Coordinates and performs measurement tests with third party companies to ensure measurement integrity and accuracy.
• Inspects, tests, calibrates and maintains electronic cor rectors, EFMs and other electronic measurement devices.
• Inspects, tests, calibrates and maintains natural gas quality analysis equipment such as samplers, chromatographs, hydrogen sulfide and moisture detection equipment.
• Inspect and replaces orifice plates to maintain measurement accuracy consistent with natural gas flow requirements and conditions.
• Inspects, tests, calibrates and maintains electronic meters and flow measurement devices.
• Executes scheduled gas measurement equipment inspections, tests, calibrations and maintenance.
• Inspects, tests, calibrates and maintains gas odorization equipment.
• Operates and maintains natural gas sampling equipment and instrumentation.
• Monitors natural gas quality to ensure contract compliance and initiates enforcement actions when needed.
• Investigates operational balancing systems, and implements appropriate actions to continuously improve results to satisfy desired targets.
• Assists by reviewing information provided by internal systems related to lost and unaccounted for gas.
• Perform Leak Survey’s and with knowledge of leak survey equipment, processes and procedures.
• Maintain and have knowledge of Cathodic Protection systems.
• Investigate Cathodic Protection system shorts.
• Must participate in the MIC Skills Assessment/Promotion Process including baseline assessment.
• Performs activities to ensure responsiveness to natural gas and other emergencies.
• Completes and…