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Southern Company Specialist, Maintenance in Athens, Tennessee

Basic Function:

Perform RNG gathering system and plant operation duties. Inspect, maintain and repair equipment and facilities associated with operating RNG gathering system, compression, chillers, separators, process skids, leachate pumps, TOX, and emergency gas pipeline locating. Perform relief operator duties, as needed, for gas plant operations. Duties involve working around high pressure natural gas and leachate systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•Operate gathering system and auxiliary equipment at assigned facility to attain specific pressures and flow rates. Adjust equipment to maintain maximum operating efficiency of the leaching facilities.

•Legibly and accurately record all equipment operating data; accurately prepare electronic reports needed to satisfy regulatory and operational requirements (i.e., daily, weekly, monthly, annual, etc.).

•Must develop a working knowledge of landfill gas well operations and be able to assist with, and/or, supervise well development projects, and maintain accurate records and daily reports for same work.

•Schedule and perform minor repairs to equipment as needed; coordinate major repairs or equipment/facility inspections by third parties.

•Conduct required inspections of leachate equipment and systems. Report verbally and in writing to Supervisor any malfunctions or symptoms of failure.

•Operate and maintain valves and valve operators of various types and sizes throughout plant and pipeline system. Respond to One Calls as needed. Conduct maintenance and inspections on pipeline facilities or other plant equipment when requested.

•Assists other personnel in performing various tasks as requested.

•Briefs Supervisor and appropriate personnel of current operating conditions, difficulties encountered and known unusual conditions in the performance of leaching and/or plant equipment.

•Participates in job and/or technical training programs and cross-training assignments to improve knowledge and skills.

•Accept changes in work schedule, available for shift work, subject to callouts as determined by Supervisor.

•Operate gas compression, processing, and associated equipment as required.

•Comply and become familiar with Company policies and procedures as well as applicable State and Federal safety and environmental regulations.

•Actively participates in the safety program and maintains tools, equipment, and work area in a safe and orderly manner.

•Promotes relations with customers, producers, and landowners, and cooperates with other departments.

•The person in this position is required to work for extended periods of time in varied weather conditions. May be required to work periodically away from assigned location.

Education and Experience:

•Work experience with the following:

•RNG well construction, completion, Vacuum gathering systems, RNG well balancing RNG well fields to maintain gas quality going to the RNG plant.

•Maintaining equipment and operations associated with RNG gathering and processing.

•High School Graduate or GED

Skills:

•Mathematical proficiency and legible handwriting for the purpose of report preparation to outside agencies and Management

•Ability to prepare written reports in a clear and concise manner

•Basic understanding of computers

Certifications/Licenses:

•Valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions/ Physical Requirements:

•Lift and carry medium to heavy weight items. Reach overhead for items, stoop, bend, and twist while working. Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force frequently.

•Other physical activities include crouching, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to operate a computer.

Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.

Southern Company Gas provides for the energy needs of over four million U.S. households and businesses. As the largest natural gas-only distribution company in the United States, we're working to ensure that Americans have access to a supply of clean, safe, reliable and affordable natural gas for decades to come. We offer our customers a wide range of energy services under one umbrella: seven regulated utilities as well as non-regulated businesses that offer retail, wholesale and storage services.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 5444

Job Category: Gas Pipeline Operations & Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: AGL Services Company

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