Associate Engineer (Gas Asset Engineering), Gas Engineering
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Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.
To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.
Job Purpose
Asset Management is the coordinated capability to make life-cycle cost, risk and performance decisions based on the condition, criticality, and performance of the gas distribution system in our New York operating territories.
Gas Distribution Engineering – MSA & DIMP is hiring an Associate Engineer in Syracuse, NY.
Key Accountabilities
- Establish and/or adhere to existing procedures for condition monitoring, inspection, predictive and preventative maintenance, and corrective maintenance for the gas distribution system.
- Lead and/or participate in both internal and external regulatory audit activities.
- Asses any material gaps in compliance with state/federal code through the implementation of the integrity management plan.
- Assist in the development of risk-based capital plans for the gas distribution system.
- Communicate the system’s performance to operations and leadership at regular intervals.
- Work with other functional leaders in National Grid to drive consistency and sharing of best practices in asset management and engineering for Gas Distribution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited institution, focusing on an engineering discipline or science
- Preferred two (2) years’ experience in an engineering/technical role
- Ability to perform routine engineering work requiring the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures with moderate oversight.
- Awareness of relevant state and federal codes, practices and standards.
- Basic understanding of financial terms, tracking and analysis; familiarity with Maximo, SAP, PowerPlan, Alteryx, Power BI, PowerApps preferred.
- Ability to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to obtain and share information.
- Awareness of the issues impacting the energy industry sector.
- Ability to identify opportunities to improve department processes and products.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Power Platform, and SharePoint.
- Valid driver’s license required with a safe driving history.
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Upstate NY Salary: $86,000 - $101,000 a year
Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company’s testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.
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Nearest Major Market: Syracuse