Midstream Technician

Requisition Number: 24955

UGI Energy Services LLC markets natural gas, electricity, and liquid fuels to commercial, institutional, and industrial customers at approximately 43,000 locations in eleven eastern states and Washington, D.C. UGI Energy Services owns and operates natural gas midstream assets such as liquefied natural gas storage and vaporization, underground storage fields, gathering, intra and interstate pipeline systems, compressor stations and renewable natural gas digesters. These assets support the retail business as well as our electric generation assets, and peaking plants. To learn more about UGI Energy Services, visit: http://www.ugies.com

We offer comprehensive benefits, some of which are:

• Paid Vacation time starts with 3 weeks off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Medical plan, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance
• Paid parental and volunteer time
• 401(k) matched savings plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  

Job Summary

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Technician operates and maintains the Natural Gas Midstream pipeline and associated auxiliary equipment. The incumbent’s primary responsibility involves monitoring, operating, and maintaining the pipeline, associated equipment, and fluids management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs work in a safe manner, including use of required personal protective equipment in accordance with Company safety policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Maintains regulatory and environmental compliance, efficient and reliable operations, with minimal outages.
• Responsible for pipeline operations and maintenance, including pipeline pigging, liquids handling, patrols, Right of Way management, leak repair, coatings, corrosion testing, equipment monitoring, inspection, maintenance, repairs, housekeeping, and grounds/building maintenance.
• Routine maintenance of pipeline systems including mainline, launcher and receiver valves, seals, lubrication, cleaning pig re-conditioning, etc.
• Documentation of work in accordance with company policy, and related administrative duties associated with pipeline, gas conditioning and appurtenant equipment operation and maintenance activities such as completion of written forms, records, logs, and schedules, etc.
• Interacts with producers, contractors, customers, landowners, regulatory agencies, Gas Control and Monitoring Center and various support services in a professional manner as required for efficient and reliable operations.
• Other duties as may be assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills to support a team environment
• Basic computer & Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers, customers, and external contacts
• Record Keeping
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
  
  

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years of technical training or experience in operation of natural gas pipeline systems is preferred
  
  

UGI Energy Services, is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.