Job Summary

Dominion Energy South Carolina (DESC) has a Gas Technologist opening in DESC-Gas Engineering and Construction Group. There is one position which will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate’s education, knowledge, skills and abilities. The successful candidate should be knowledgeable of all regulatory requirements, corporate design standards, and operations & maintenance procedures to ensure safety and compliance. This position provides technical or engineering support in the design and coordination of projects on the natural gas distribution, transmission and/or storage systems, and in the completion of project documentation and technical records. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Duties and responsibilities may vary based on specific job needs.
• Assists/performs mathematical and analytical calculations, research and design to provide engineering or technical support to designated area.
• Gathers, compiles, reviews and analyzes information and data for use in engineering tasks.
• Develops and implements process improvements.
• May coordinate and act as a liaison with other departments or outside agencies.
• Assists/prepares design drawings and documents, under the direction of an engineer as applicable.
• Provides support in coordination of projects.
• Creates/maintains reports, system records, and database information.

This position reports to Dominion Energy South Carolina’s District Office located in Charleston, South Carolina.

The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outlined below.

• Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience for Gas Technologist I/II/III

Minimum Requirements (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications):

Gas Technologist I:

• High School diploma accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education accreditation or one of the entities recognized by the U. S. Dept. of Education (or GED) and 4 years of related technical experience, OR
• Associates degree or other special certification/degree with at least 0 to 2 years of related technical experience (depending on the type of degree held).
• An Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering would be preferred but is not required.

Gas Technologist II:

• High School diploma accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or one of the entities recognized by the U. S. Dept. of Education (or GED) and 8 years of related technical experience, OR
• Associates degree or other special certification/degree with at least 4 to 6 years of related technical experience (depending on the type of degree held).
• Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering would be preferred but is not required.
  

Gas Technologist III:

• High School diploma accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or one of the entities recognized by the U. S. Dept. of Education (or GED) and 12 years of related technical experience, OR
• Associates degree or other special certification/degree with at least 8 to 10 years of related technical experience (depending on the type of degree held).
• An Associates degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering would be preferred but is not required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience for All Levels

• Plans, coordinates and designs the installation and repair of gas distribution mains and service lines assigned to employees and outside contractors with the objective of assuring that installations and repairs conform to Company standards and schedules.
• Interprets blueprints and drawings of work performance to determine that work is conforming to company standards and plans and complies with DOT requirements.
• Prepares detailed field drawings of all facilities installed, abandoned, or repaired, as required.
• Prepares complete and accurate records and reports of inspection activities and results.
• Draws construction sketches detailing location of pipe, valves, and fittings with respect to permanent structures, property lines, and cover of pipe to natural ground.
• Assures permits are approved prior to construction.
• Coordinates construction activities with landowners, builders, developers, State DOT, and other regulatory agencies to assure quality and timeliness of project.
• Performs technical computations and load studies; makes technical drawings and reports.
• Previews jobs and provides estimates for jobbing work.
• Measures and collects field information, through field measurement, tax maps at courthouses, and scaling from drawings.
• Plans and executes details of work orders.
• Creates encroachment permits.
• Assists engineer, sales and other engineering specialists as directed.
• Understands and abides by all safety regulations.
• Available for emergency response as needed.
• Ensures that all aspects of the job are performed in a safe manner that fulfills all requirements of OSHA.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Associate

Preferred Discipline(s):Engineering, Engineering Technology, Technical Studies

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

A valid driver's license with a safe driving record.

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