Utility Specialist
Company: Southern Company
Location: Ingleside
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Utility Specialist
Description
UTILITY SPECIALIST
The primary function of this role is investigation of meter set
items to include: AMI devices, Painting/Corosion activities, Gas
leakage surveys, Inside Leak Survey. Duties include, and not
limited to the following: Leak reevaluation and surveys outlined
above, basic and light pipe fitting, turn off gas service valves,
turn on service valves, some hazard investigation and mitigation,
locating underground company facilities, using small tools, light
hand digging with spade or shovel could be needed, working in
confined spaces at times, communication skills with internal and
external parties, computer use, and working in a potentially
gaseous atmosphere. May be required to perform tasks or duties
associated with lower job levels.
Employee must obtain qualification in all Operator Qualification
tasks associated with the role.
Established Essential Duties:
Adheres to all safety and work rules, company policies and
procedures and follow the Company safety manual.
Shows the ability to utilize different tools and equipment
associated with the varying job tasks.
Represents the company in all interactions with customers,
government and regulatory officials in a courteous and professional
manner.
Operates Company vehicles and equipment in accordance with Company
policies and procedures, including state and federal laws.
Works in varying weather conditions, changing elements, and at
times in extreme weather conditions.
Perform inspection, assessment, repair, or mitigation of
atmospheric corrosion
Uses various hand tools and power tools, hand digging, and probing
for subsurface gas readings
Works on jobsites containing uneven surfaces, excavations, and
landscaping
Available to work overtime as necessary to meet business
requirements and flexibility in working shifts as required.
Works in a potential gaseous atmosphere.
Physical dexterity and ability to use tools
Works independently or in a group.
Ability to walk for extended periods of time, ability to drive long
distances, ability to stand for short and long durations, squat,
crawl, walk up and down stairs, and utilize a ladder.
Ability to listen and follow directions, to read and understand
technical material, the willingness for continual education, and to
adapt to new technology or processes.
Certifications or Qualifiers
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
High School diploma or GED
Valid Driver's License and pass Company driving tests
Must be able to correctly read 300 meter reads in a row within a
week timeframe.
Preferred:
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Required:
Pass all required Operator Qualification certifications
Maintain compliance with Pipeline Safety Drug and Alcohol testing
program
Demonstrate skills in:
Leak reevaluation and survey
Hazard identification
Relighting appliances
Pipe fitting
Small tool use
Safe Driving and all Safety initiatives
Computer use, Atlas Page reading, and Map reading
Organizational daily planning
Successfully pass Company's Field Operations Utility Specialist
certification training program
Ability to smell odorant used to detect gas leaks
Join IBEW local Union
Preferred:
Possess good work ethic
Be self-motivated, self starter
Able to comprehend and follow direction
Able to work in varying conditions (i.e., rough terrain, inclement
weather)
Able to operate basic equipment, machinery and simple tools
Possess willingness to learn
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude
Possess basic knowledge of and background in all Operating
departments
Includes Sys Ops, Con Ops, & Corrosion
Able to communicate well with co-workers, customers and first
responders on incidents i.e., Poice and Fire departments
Possess experience operating fleet vehicles similar to departmental
fleet, that could include a pick-up vehicle (up to 10,000 lbs) and
equipment
Possess experience working on construction sites
Possess good hand/eye coordination
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Must be able to
physically walk, ascend and descend stairs and ladders, stoop,
bend, kneel, enter and exit tap holes, ditches, and/or excavations,
and lift and transport weight in excess of 50 pounds. Have a keen
sense of smell, hearing, vision and color identification. Required
to work in various weather conditions including extreme heat, cold,
and precipitation.
Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level
of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not
designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties,
responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for
performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
Southern Company Gas provides for the energy needs of millions of
U.S. households and businesses. As the largest natural gas-only
distribution company in the United States, with more than 150 years
of history behind us, we're working to ensure that Americans have
access to an abundant, safely delivered supply of natural gas for
decades to come. We offer our customers a wide range of energy
services under one umbrella: seven regulated utilities as well as
non-regulated businesses that offer retail, wholesale and storage
services.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9
million customers through its subsidiaries as of Jan. 1, 2019. The
company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy
through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas
distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation
company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading
distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network
and telecommunications services . Southern Company brands are known
for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable
prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have
been building the future of energy and developing the full
portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear,
advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables,
energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an
industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future,
Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy
solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and
prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of
those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our
business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and
hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S.
Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black
Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more,
visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an
applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran
status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Field: Gas Pipeline Operations & Maintenance
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Illinois-Metro Chicago-Glenwood
Operating Company: Nicor Gas
Other Locations: Illinois-Metro Chicago-Joliet, Illinois-Northern
Illinois-Dekalb, Illinois-Metro Chicago-Bellwood, Illinois-Central
Illinois-Bloomington, Illinois-Metro Chicago-Kankakee,
Illinois-Metro Chicago-Aurora, Illinois-Central Illinois-Dixon,
Illinois-Northern Illinois-Crystal Lake, Illinois-Central
Illinois-Ottawa, Illinois-Northern Illinois-Ingleside,
Illinois-Metro Chicago-Yorkville, Illinois-Northern
Illinois-Rockford, Illinois-Metro Chicago-Des Plaines,
Illinois-Central Illinois-Paxton, Illinois-Metro Chicago-Glen
Ellyn, Illinois-Central Illinois-Morris, Illinois-Northern
Illinois-Freeport, Illinois-Metro Chicago-Elgin, Illinois-Metro
Chicago-Crestwood
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Union Covered: Yes
Work Location(s):
Glenwood - 19199 Glenwood Chicago Heights Rd.
(19199GlenwoodCODE)
19199 Glenwood Chicago Heights Rd.
Glenwood, 60425
Joliet - 3000 East Cass St. (3000JolietCODE)
3000 East Cass St.
Joliet, 60432
Dekalb - 1415 Market St (1415DekalbILCODE)
1415 Market St
Dekalb, 60115
Bellwood - 615 Eastern Ave. (615BellwoodCODE)
615 Eastern Ave.
Bellwood, 60104
Bloomington - 1305 Martin Luther King Dr. (1305BloomingtonCODE)
1305 Martin Luther King Dr.
Bloomington, 61701
Kankakee - 2704 Festival Dr. (2704KankakeeCODE)
2704 Festival Dr.
Kankakee, 60901
Aurora Beverly - 1598 Beverly Ct. (1598AuroraCODE)
1598 Beverly Ct.
Aurora, 60502
Dixon - 421 West 1st St. (421DixonCODE)
421 West 1st St.
Dixon, 61021
300 West Terra Cotta (300CrystalLakeCODE)
300 West Terra Cotta
Crystal Lake, 60115
Ottawa - 1629 Champlain St. (1629OttawaCODE)
1629 Champlain St.
Ottawa, 61350
Ingleside - 1201 East Route 134 (1201InglesideCODE)
1201 East Route 134
Yorkville - 259 Commerical Dr. (259YorkvilleCODE)
259 Commerical Dr.
Yorkville, 60560
Rockford - 4651 Linden Rd. (4651RockfordCODE)
4651 Linden Rd.
Rockford, 61109
Des Plaines - 1665 Birchwood Ave. (1665DesPlainesCODE)
1665 Birchwood Ave.
Des Plaines, 60018
Paxton - 300 N Washington St. (300PaxtonCODE)
300 N Washington St.
Paxton, 60957
Glen Ellyn - 90 N Finley Rd. (90GlenEllynCODE)
90 N Finley Rd.
Glen Ellyn, 60137
Morris - 105 East Southmoor Rd. (105MorrisCODE)
105 East Southmoor Rd.
Morris, 60450
Freeport - 216 S Liberty Ave. (216FreeportCODE)
216 S Liberty Ave.
Freeport, 61032
Elgin - 1800 Big Timber Rd. (1800ElginCODE)
1800 Big Timber Rd.
Elgin, 60120
Crestwood - 4829 West 135th St. (4829CrestwoodCODE)
4829 West 135th St.
Crestwood, 60436
Req ID: NGC2000077
Keywords: Southern Company, Arlington Heights , Utility Specialist, Other , Ingleside, Illinois
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