Gas Design Tech; Sarasota

Gas Design Tech (Sarasota)

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The Gas Design Technician (GDT) supports PGS distribution system construction and maintenance projects. The GDT creates, initiates, and/or processes work requests in Power Plant and other Work Management systems (WMS), determines customer requirements, prepares piping system designs, cost estimates and feasibility analysis, interacts and coordinates with municipalities, FDOT, and others in maintaining and optimizing system integrity due to road improvements and system expansions, makes use of and updates the GIS, CRM-CIS, and Work Management-Workflow database systems, obtains necessary governmental permits and coordinates activities with all involved PGS departments to ensure the successful scheduling and completion of projects to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited school/institution. Valid Driver License with a safe driving record. Minimum of four (4) years of work experience related to the Duties and Responsibilities of this position is required. Related experience consists of work related to the items described below: A college degree from an accredited institution may be considered in lieu of some work experience.

The ability to effectively meet and assist customers in making technical decisions that pertain to the project, and conduct needs and feasibility assessments on new construction projects and load additions determining the schedule and required completion dates. Knowledge and understanding of past land use and/or utility accommodation guide agreements. Knowledge and/or proficiency with utility industry software including, but not limited to: work management systems, GIS, Customer Information Systems (CIS), etc.

Works under direct supervision on somewhat varied duties requiring judgment or simple analysis to determine course of action with limited latitude. At this level, the GDT plans and coordinates the design and installation of gas distribution facilities, as well as maintains records and maps of the gas distribution system to meet company, state, and federal compliance regulations. Meets with internal and external customers and/or their agents ("customers") to conduct needs and feasibility assessments on new construction projects and load additions, and to determine the schedule and required completion dates ("targeted schedule dates") of different construction phases.

Represents customers in construction update meetings with various PGS departments, municipalities, FDOT, and others. Manages communication with all involved entities concerning any upgrades in the construction schedule or other changes with potential impact, documenting updates through letters and emails, as necessary. Coordinates the construction activities between all the departments involved in the facility installation process within PGS. Creates and/or processes Work Order (WO) and Construction requests in Power Plant and/or a Work Management Workflow database system.

Performs feasibility and load analysis to determine the most efficient, economical and reliable solutions for customers and the PGS distribution system. Estimates the gas loads and pressure delivery for customers and determines actual or proposed field measurements. Models these conditions in the appropriate software applications (Synergee/Stoner) to determine optimal system design to meet customers' needs while ensuring all results are compliant with system integrity and respective regulatory requirements.

Uses PGS's geographical information system (GIS) and other CAD software packages to draw the proposed and existing gas distribution facilities (company assets), as well as maintains, updates, and optimizes the GIS platform in conformance to company standards, and federal and state guidelines. Produces, coordinates, and/or oversees the production of construction plans, easement agreements, right-of-way permit drawings, project charters, and Gantt charts, for Distribution Operations, Real Estate and/or Contractors:
Verifies locations of PGS's existing and proposed facilities and any third parties' infrastructures (water, sewer, storm, electric, telephone, and cable lines) are adequately identified on the construction prints, and all installation specifications are captured. Based on…