MC&C Technician Lead

Peoples, an Essential Utilities company, has been proudly serving Western Pennsylvania for over 130 years, offering talented individuals the opportunity to serve more than 700,000 customers in the region.  Peoples is more than your average natural gas utility.  We have a vision to:

• Provide valuable services to our customers
• Encourage economic growth for businesses in our region
• Improve the quality of life for our communities
• Ensure that we are protecting our environment
• Support our employees and partners

Join our team and make a difference!

About Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.
 

JOB SUMMARY:

Install, test, maintain, and repair equipment (electronic, gas measurement, telemetering, satellite equipment, chromatographs, etc.) to facilitate effective data acquisition, gas measurement, and remote control operations. 

LOCATION: Flexibility within any of the field shops in the area.                    

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Directs and participates in installation measurement, automation, controls, and data acquisition equipment.                              
• Inspects, repairs, and calibrates equipment.                                    
• Interprets and implements MAC&DA device installation specifications.                               
• Performs design, programming, installation, and operation of electronic gas measurement and control systems, automation, control, and data acquisition systems.                                
• Inspects and tests facilities and equipment to identify malfunctions.                                
• Troubleshoots problems, replaces equipment/components and repairs, calibrates, and maintains equipment.                                 
• Ensures installations and equipment comply with regulations.                                
• Assists in training MAC&DA Technician Trainees.                                         
• Plans and supervises MAC&DA projects.                            
• Monitors and evaluates technology advancements.                                    
• Maintains interactive work relationship with Gas Measurement personnel, Specialists, and Engineers to accurately and effectively complete job responsibilities.                                         
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.                              

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s)      .                                         

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of electronic, digital, and remote control theory.                                   
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards (AGA, API, NEC, etc.)                                       
• Ability to interpret installation manuals, technical instructions, wiring, diagrams, and blueprints.            
• Ability to prepare technical reports and repair/maintenance records.                                          
• Ability to perform arithmetic and algebraic calculations.