Your impact
The Technical Advisor will provide technical support in the deployment and commissioning of new sensing equipment installed across Natural Gas Transmission systems as part of scope to support field deployments across Southern California. Assist in the development and execution of factory and site acceptance testing, and point-to-point functional validations for deployed field assets and systems. Serve as a technical expert and provide field support for deployed field assets and technologies. Provide support for the development and implementation of new control room and field operations processes and procedures related to the deployed field technologies.
Job Duties
- Plans, coordinates, and executes site commissioning efforts for hand off to gas operations
- Develops and reviews gas operations procedures and designs; associated tools, equipment, and pipeline components
- Prescribes test methods for evaluating materials for use in the gas operations system
- Provides technical assistance to clients through the support of programs, technology and strategic applications
- Applies technical principles to analyze and resolve problems
- Tests and evaluates new technologies, tools, materials and equipment as appropriate
- Serves as a consultant and project leader on special teams, utilizing individual skills and teamwork to resolve issues
- Manages and coordinates all activities leading to the successful completion of multiple projects
- Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties)
- Travel throughout Southern California with overnight stays as needed
- Work will primarily be remote but will have occasional office days as needed
Here's what you'll need
Education
- High School Diploma/GED is required
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline is preferred
Experience
- Recommends five years of experience in Transmission, Distribution, and/or Customer Service Field operations and related technologies and processes
- Experience with gas utilities or telecom is recommended
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work in the field due to the nature of the duties and responsibilities of the position
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- General computer skills and use of basic Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Basic computer knowledge. Knowledge of spreadsheets and database analysis tools
- Must be able to determine project requirements, assess the abilities within the work group, and appropriately delegate to team members
- Must possess the ability to review complex problems and propose innovative solutions, which involve technical and operational issues, and may link new concepts and technologies
- Ability to effectively interact with various departments to maintain open lines of communication
- Must clearly and concisely communicate technical and economic concepts with all levels of management in both formal and informal settings
Licenses and Certifications
- Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation required
