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.
• Basic computer and networking skills.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Five years electronics experience including measurement, control, and automation.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, summarize related complex data and information.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels internal and external to an organization.
• Bachelor's degree or Certification/Training in Electronics or Technical required.
• Demonstrated related experience may be substituted for education.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:
• Travel approximately 20-50% to work sites of Peoples, external customers and travel beyond Pittsburgh representing Company.
• Carry equipment and parts (50-100 lbs) from vehicle to work site, possibly over rough terrain.
• Perform sedentary work- exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Operate computer systems.
• See, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and visual acuity.
• Possess valid driver's license and drive Company Vehicles, or utilize personal vehicle to field job sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS/MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Peoples, an Essential Utilities company, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Peoples is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).

To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to:

• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship
• Family members cannot work in the same department.