Design Technician I, II, or III

The Gas Design Technician (GDT) & Gas Project Manager (GPM) progression supports PGS transmission and distribution system construction and maintenance projects. The GDT/GPM 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 and CRM-CIS 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.

As the level increases the roles and responsibilities will be more complex and larger in scope.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Due to the variations in work/jobs at each work location, while the majority of the Primary Duties & Responsibilities apply to all, there may be some slight difference to the time allocation of the D&Rs.
• 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
• 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 in compliance 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, and right[1]of-way permit drawings 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 the scope of construction and company safety standards, determines necessity and scale of the
• Maintenance-of-Traffic (MOT) plan that Distribution Operations and/or contractors will need for completing work in the right-of-way.
• Produce construction cost estimates (including labor, materials, and equipment) and obtains/calculates projected four-year revenue (MACC) as needed. Determines and communicates the need for Construction Deposits and/or Contribution-in-Aid-of-Construction (CIAC) charges based on PGS revenue shortage/excess costs in the following situations:
• Estimates PGS construction costs relative to the projected four-year PGS revenue for the project.
• Tracks and reviews Construction Deposit activity as prescribed within tariff guidelines.
• In support of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, review financial data in PowerPlant related to Engineering, Field
• Construction and Operations construction and maintenance activities. Verifies activities are coded to the correct
• classification and charged to the appropriate accounts (Capital vs. O&M). Assist in the preparation of annual Capital and O&M budgets with its correspondent development of monthly forecasts.
• Monitors, reviews, and processes contractor’s contracts for Engineering, Construction, Mapping, and other activities inclusive of bid packages, purchase requisition, material worksheets, invoices (inclusive of validation and reconciliation), As-builds, GPS data points, etc., necessary in the satisfactory completion of said projects in support of

COMPENTENCIES

• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Develops People and Teams
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Speaks Up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Takes Ownership & Acts with Integrity
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgment Planning & Organization

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work hours consist of a minimum of 8-hours per day Monday through Friday. Some overtime is required to meet Customer deadlines and storm response. Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. The level of stress is moderate to heavy depending upon the level of interaction with customers and governmental agencies. May be assigned to the Call-Out rotation schedule as an after-hours coordinator for emergency response.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Physical demand requirements include working in field conditions, walking in rough terrain, lifting objects up to 50 lbs., and wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment in an 8-hour day.

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent certificate is required.
• A 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 in the Knowledge, Skills and Ability section. A college degree as described above 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.

To view duties and requirements for all levels and to apply: https://jobs.tecoenergy.com/job-invite/38872/

The successful applicant will be required to take and pass a Baseline Medical Examination as part of the pre-employment screening once an offer has been accepted. A pre-employment drug screening, as well as a background check (including education, employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jacksonville, FL 32207: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• related: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: One location