System Operations Technician - Austin, Texas

About the Company

Centric Services (“Centric”) delivers industry-leading natural gas transmission and distribution services through its Hooks and UniGas divisions. Centric serves ground-up commercial and residential developments, as well as master-planned communities in all major metropolitan markets across Texas. Centric is rapidly expanding due to its commercial and operational agility and is dedicated to bridging infrastructure gaps through strategic value creation and continuous innovation. Centric strives to create a caring and open culture where employees can grow and develop alongside the business.

About the Role

The System Operations Technician will be responsible for handling emergency leak calls. Perform natural gas pipeline locates. Perform all high-pressure gas duties independently with pressures up to 1480 PSI. Perform maintenance on City Gate and Regulator stations' equipment, including Custody meters, Regulators, and Odorizers. Complete and submit Texas Railroad Commission (TxRRC) inspection paperwork for assigned area(s). Install/Diagnose/Repair SCADA RTU systems, monitoring flow and pressures. Monitor and adjust Cathodic Protection devices and systems.

General

• Upholds and advocates for Centric’s core values and behaviors as outlined in the Centric Values and Leadership Framework.
• Ensure that all operations are conducted safely and in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Foster a culture of always doing things the right way: the Centric Way (safety, openness, integrity, attention to detail, etc.)

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

• Must maintain all System Operations Technician (Field Tech IV) “Operator Qualification Certifications.”
• Handle all City Gate/Regulator Station leak calls and troubleshoot where the leak is coming from and come to a resolution.
• Installation, maintenance, and/or replacement of all high-pressure gas meters.
• Works in conjunction with the Field Service team to coordinate daily activities and to ensure that gas service is uninterrupted.
• Inspect and certify contractor work in accordance with industry and Railroad Commission (RRC) standards.
• Perform patrols and/or Leak Surveys for Company pipelines.
• Perform installation and programming of commercial Automated Meter Reader (AMR).
• Responsible for the Odorization process.
• Monitoring and maintenance of all high-pressure stations and systems.
• May assist other Field Operations team members when needed.
• Install, Diagnose and Repair all SCADA RTU’s, Communication and Power equipment.
• Rotating schedule of “On-Call Duty” and the ability to perform the duties of On-Call Duty as outlined in the On-Call Policy.
• Must obtain all the necessary skills and procedural techniques outlined above along with the ability to effectively train other System Operation Technicians (Field Tech IV).

Requirements

Education / Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of experience in the Natural Gas Industry

Knowledge, skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of local codes and regulations.
• Overtime is required from time to time to meet the needs of the business.
• Ability to be on a rotating schedule of On-Call Duty.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in a field operations environment.
• Knowledge of: TotalFlow ABB, Fisher ROC, MasterLink and Fowsic500 systems.
• Proficient in KingTool or YZ odorizer Installation and Maintenance.
• Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel.
• Knowledge of Transmission & Distribution Regulatory Inspection Forms.
• Cathodic Protection and Rectifier knowledge.

Physical Demands/ Work Environment:

• Job requires employees to stand on his/her feet for extended periods of time, climb ladders, walk considerable distances on worksite, lift objects up to 75 lbs, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, stooping, and crouching.
• Work is performed outside with the exposure of weather extremes such as but not limited to, heat, rain, and cold.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to excessive due to high traffic areas and/or areas of construction.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay + bonus
• Great benefits (medical, dental, vision, and more)
• Generous PTO policy, in addition to annual sick leave and volunteer time off (VTO)
• 10 company-paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with 5% company match

Centric Infrastructure Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.