Sr. Field Engineering Tech Analyst - The Planet Group

Pay Rate: Up to $40-45/hr

Overview:

The Senior Engineering Technical Analyst will integrate with Operations' and construction teams during gas construction associated with large gas distribution replacement projects. The Senior Engineering Technical Analyst will integrate with Operations' and construction teams on moderately complex projects and ensure they are completed according to plan, leverage equipment and technologies to assist with positional verifications and document in-field changes necessary during construction.

The position will directly support construction teams in the field and assist in collecting as-installed gas asset information with GPS antennas leveraging GIS applications to manage relevant data. The position will report to the Contractor Oversight Liaison and coordinate with Engineering personnel assigned to large, complex distribution plastic gas main construction projects.

Responsibilities:  

• Leverage GIS and GPS technologies to collect as-installed asset information on construction projects for purposes of records development. Support complex construction concerns where positional relationships are required.
• Develop, maintain, and apply documentation processes associated with integrated systems including hardware, applications, protocols, detailed point lists and revision control associated with GIS and GPS technology implementation.
• Participate in meetings or demonstrations as necessary such as Operating Reviews, technology field demonstrations, pre-construction meetings.
• Travel is required to job sites and project meetings and may vary dependent upon location.
• Willing to work additional hours, as necessary, to meet deadlines.
• Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary.

Skills:

• Technical understanding of construction, design, and record development of natural gas distribution systems and principles, including construction print reading, understanding of construction and safety practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to coordinate project(s) needs and priorities simultaneously.
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna hardware and software usage
• Understanding of Surveying Control practices
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software understanding. ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online and Field Maps
• Familiarity with Natural Gas Distribution systems.
• Teamwork, analytical thinking, and willingness to learn new topics
• Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMs, etc.)

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of there (3) years of related applicable work experience
  • (OR) Associate degree with a minimum of six (6) years of related applicable work experience
  • (OR) High School Diploma with a minimum of ten (10) years of applicable work experience
• Utility Locator Experience