Gas System Planning Technician

Gas System Planning Technician

Job Opening #904241

 

Responsibilities include:

·  Ensure the strategic, timely, accurate and cost effective creation, maintenance, and updating of the gas distribution system models: including:

o Create and verify connectivity of schematic graphics representing the gas distribution system.

o Update facility and customer load and location information.

o Verify and calibrate the system models using actual system information.

o Investigate & resolve discrepancies between modeled results and actual system data.

·  Run computer simulations and system studies for both normal and emergency conditions.

·  Maintain current and future capital budget project information.

·  Provide analysis and information for critical valve isolation zones.

·  Current & Accurate DIS/CIS market-system tables.

·  Participate in Winter Operations Planning & Execution of Winter Operations.

·  Assist in the establishing of group goals, objectives, and priorities.

·  Support functional consistency, process standardization and operational excellence.

·  Promotes safe working environment and public safety.

 

Requirements:

·  2 year Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (or related field) or demonstrated knowledge of gas distribution operations or engineering.

·  Experience with PC based applications, such as Microsoft Office, databases, or other spreadsheet applications.

·  Ability to read and accurately interpret operating maps and records.

·  Comprehension of gas systems and fundamentals of fluid mechanics.

·  Working knowledge of gas systems operation

 

Qualified candidates must complete an on-line application at http://www.nisource.com/careers  including attaching resume for JOB ID 904241 by September 18, 2008 to be considered.

 

NiSource companies are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employers and do not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.  NiSource companies require all employees to adhere strictly to this policy.