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Operations Specialist

Company **UniSource Energy Gas**

Location **Location base is flexible & may require travel - see details in posting description**

Requisition ID **6182**

About Us

UNS Energy Corporation (http://www.uns.com) , headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary ofFortis Inc. (https://www.fortisinc.com) , the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP’s case, since the 1890s. We’re building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

Your Employer of Choice

Our culture is rooted inshared core values (https://www.tep.com/careers/#values) that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

+ **Continual growth:** In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.

+ **Active Engagement:** We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.

+ **Total compensation:** UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution for eligible employees, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

Hear from some of our employees,here (https://youtu.be/hpknvJPLuoc) andhere (https://youtu.be/7BECywu-Re4) .

Job Description - Operations Specialist

_Position Title:_

Operations Specialist (I & II)

_Business Reporting Unit:_

UNSG Arizona Gas Technical Services (Non- Classified)

_FLSA Status:_

Non-Exempt

_Level:_

Non-Manager

_EEOC Category:_

Technicians

_EEOC Job Group_

Engineering Technician – Unclassified

**_Does this position involve_** **_transmission and/or marketing_** **_functions? -_** TRM, MKT, or N/A

N/A

**_CIP status -_** Cyber, Physical, Both or Neither (Select one)

Neither

_Job Code_

AG802

_Safety Sensitive:_

Yes

_Last Business Review Date_

CY 2025

Position Description

Assist with or perform DOT safety inspections on district regulator, city gate stations, Energy Resources gas plants regulators and equipment, Tucson Electric Power and UNSE regulators and equipment and master meter stations as required. Perform accuracy and safety inspections on medium and large meter stations.Perform gas leak surveys on distribution lines, commercial and public buildings, business districts and sectional surveys, annual surveys of transmission lines, surveys of commercial customers piping and surveys for system uprating. **_Ensure corrosion control on steel natural gas pipelines. Operate electronic locating and specialized electronic equipment. Inspect and maintain rectifiers and instruments._** **Provide technical assistance and support to construction personnel during pipeline tapping, plugging and completing operations, if proper certifications are obtained.** Maintain various records and reports. Assure that all work activities and documentation are compliant with all applicable codes andregulations.

Position-Related Responsibilities Level I and II

• Assist with or maintain proper operation of regulation, pressure control and measurementequipment.

• Respond to emergencies or service requests at pressure regulator stations.

• Statewide travel in AZ and overnight stays may berequired during emergencies.

• Review and/or recommend pressure regulating equipment changes or replacement.

• Assist with or operate and maintain complicated electronic measurement, pressure control and flow control equipment.

• Performs maintenance and installation of odorization equipment andsystems.

• Survey natural gas facilities using various types of leak detection equipmentincluding, (Flame Ionization Units, Optical Methane Detectors,etc.).

• Identify and classify the severity of gas leaks according to prescribed practices, make appropriate notifications, and if necessary secure the area for the protection of public life andproperty.

• Identify map discrepancies and facilitate GIS corrections.

• Function test, calibrate, and maintain survey instruments and complete applicabledocumentation.

• Perform patrolling and surveillance of gas facilities.

• Take pipe-to-soil readings to ensure steel piping is acceptably protected from corrosion in compliance with DOTrequirements.

• Maintain cathodic protection system records on the appropriate forms, atlas, maps, etc., to meet regulatoryrequirements.

• Perform cathodic protection surveys, identify issues or potential cathodic protection issues, and utilize specialized equipment and procedures to resolve or make recommendations to resolve these issues.

• Read and maintain CP rectifiers and make minor repairs as needed.

• Read and maintain CP bonds.

• Provide oversight and direction to contractors asneeded.

• **Provide technical assistance and support to construction personnel during pipeline tapping, plugging and completing operations, if proper certifications are obtained.**

• Complete and maintain records of allsurveys and inspections.

• All other related duties asrequired.

Position-Related Responsibilities Level II

• Perform complex Cathodic Protection testing such as soil resistivity analysis and interpretation, conduct close interval surveys and interpretresults

• Provide oversight and inspection for contract labor that inspect TPP measurement and pressure controlstations

• Perform data analysis utilizing flow controldevices

• Witness and review supplier metercalibrations.

• Provide support to local operations regarding data interpretation for system pressure analysis

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

(Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.)

• High school diploma orGED

• Valid AZ driver’s license and will submit to Company pre-employment and DOT/RSPA random drug testing as required.

• Two years of experience performing maintenance activities with gas meters, regulators and pressure control equipment or equivalent combination of education andexperience

• Must be in good physical condition and able to walk for extended periods of time while carrying surveyequipment

• Basic computerskills

• Ability to work alone and in adverse weatherconditions.

• Electrical trouble shooting, solar power supplies, cell modem installation /operation

• EPR operation, calibration, configuration, andtroubleshooting

• Excellent verbal and writtencommunication

• Ability to maintain work schedule without directsupervision

• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures.

Level II Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Cathodic Protection Fundamentals Course

• Cathodic Protection Field Techniques Course

• Knowledge of Cathodic Protection methods, theory, and design along with knowledge of pipeline construction and maintenance

• Demonstrated Knowledge of DOTregulations

• Company approved Gas Measurement certification

• Ability to coach and mentor less experienced team members

Additional Skills Provided by Company

• T.D. Williamson Line Master Training Certification

• AMPP Cathodic Protection Tester Certification (CP 1)

• AMPP Cathodic Protection Technician Certification (CP 2)

All employees are expected and required to adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct.

_Salary Zone_** **:** **Level I P2** **Level II P3 $55,000+DOE

Last HR Review Date:** **11-25

**Pay Rate:** $55,000

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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