Mechanical Technician - Natural Gas

Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions. Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do. Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.

Orbital Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support Natural Gas system operations work for a specific client. Applicants must reside in Northwest Indiana with the availability to travel throughout the client's territory for all Northern Indiana. The position will directly support the client’s operation and maintenance needs within the Gas Transmission and Distribution Meter and Regulator Department.

Responsibilities

• Support Orbital’s client within their natural gas system operations department supporting operations and maintenance activities or as directed by the client.
• Works under Orbital’s Natural Gas Operations project manager
• Monitor M&R compliance activities and status of DOT, IURC and gas standard requirements. Make recommendations for improvement and develop field expectation procedures.
• Coordinate programs associated with code compliance.
• Work with M&R Front Line Leaders (FLLs) and Project Engineers in development and review of procedures for planned transmission system outages for new construction, reroutes, repairs, etc.
• Coordinate procedures for emergency interruptions and facilitate review with all appropriate personnel prior to executing the plan.
• Work closely with M&R FLLs to improve system reliability through analyzing field equipment operation, research options, recommend preventative maintenance measures, and coordinate work process improvements.
• Manage implementation of engineering and construction projects to support reliability and availability of field operation equipment
• Coordinate field work on projects; develop project design, provide engineering direction, work with multiple departments and collaborate with outside agencies and/or customer representatives.
• Provide coordination between numerous departments and other resources to insure efficient and timely completion of projects.
• Provide technical support to M&R FLLs to address system operating problems with the transmission system pipeline, regulating, measurement and other process equipment.
• Manage operating projects related to gas measurement, regulation, odorizer systems, pipeline heaters, emergency valves, crossings and attachments, and resource material.
• Coordinate annual pipeline heater glycol analysis process. Send samples to appropriate laboratory, analyze results, make recommendations to improve pipeline heater integrity, and arrange for corrective action where necessary
• Work with M&R leadership to determine equipment replacement due to lack of reliability, obsolescence, or changing system operating requirements.
• Manage activities of all outside contractors working on piping facilities on behalf of M&R.
• Utilize current technology to develop solutions and/or more efficient processes for GM&T department responsibilities
  
  

Qualifications

Experience

• Solid understanding of theory of gas flow dynamics, system planning, natural gas composition, pipe materials specifications and limitations, pneumatic controls, gas measurement and processing principles, electronic measurement & control instrumentation and systems, and mercaptan injection systems.
• Ability to interpret and enforce Federal Compliance per DOT Part 192 code for natural gas operators, IURC and gas standard operating and maintenance requirements.
• 5+ years working in an industrial/operations type role
  
  

Education

• PMP Certification preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required with 6+ years of experience in fieldwork or a construction environment, drafting, utility experience or technical design
  
  

Skills

• Strong organization skills to efficiently manage field operation projects in the allotted timeline.
• Strong verbal and writing communication skills to work with others inside and outside the Company, effectively relay technical issues, and justify need to obtain resources to complete O&M work.
• Ability to work with others in a positive manner to coordinate resources and accomplish work requirements
• Analytical ability to understand gas industry measurement, control, regulation, and injection system problems and develop plans to solve problems.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software applications
• Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver's license with insurance
• Familiar with Safe Work Practices and PPE applications
• This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.
  
  

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