Southern Company Gas · 2 days ago
Controls Technician / Specialist
Savannah, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSouthern Company Gas is a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company, serving millions of natural gas utility customers. The Controls Technician / Specialist will assist with the installation and maintenance of field measurement instrumentation and SCADA control systems to ensure optimal system operation and reliability.
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Responsibilities
Ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair data communication systems using radio, landline, and cellular technology
Ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair data field communication auxiliary equipment such as radio antennas, modems, routers, and poll servers
Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair SCADA RTU field equipment
Ability to install, maintain, and calibrate field transmitters such as flow, pressure, and temperature units
Conduct point to point commissioning of SCADA equipment with Gas Control to verify date accuracy
Work towards understanding industry (AGA, SGA, etc.) calibration procedures as they relate to measurement and SCADA devices
Complete daily work assignments and regional requirements
Work towards the ability to analyze and interpret data to resolve issues and make process changes
Collaborate with Gas Control and Real-time System Support to design and configure RTU’s
Become familiar with internal departments to meet company goals and build cohesive relationships
Assist with pipeline and measurement field personnel to correct measurement issues
Assist with work tickets to resolve issues that are identified in the field for repair
Execute departmental metrics
Assist Controls Specialist to ensure all regulatory requirements are met
Maintain personal tools and parts inventory
Become familiar with field equipment as needed and maintain records of equipment when replaced, installed or removed
Assist in developing and reviewing best practices
Qualification
Required
Highschool Education or Equivalent
Ability to work with and learn from Controls Specialist and SCADA Engineers
Ability to use personal computer
Demonstrated ability to learn the calibration and testing of instrumentation and SCADA control equipment using test equipment
Demonstrated ability to assist in the installation and startup of new SCADA/control sites
Working in a team environment
Preferred
Associates or 2 year technical degree in electronics
Experience working with data communication protocols i.e. WPLS, modems, land-lines, Modbus, IP, etc
Experience in SCADA field controls design, installation and maintenance
Experience working with Fisher ROC or Bristol RTU/PLC
Radio/RF, TCIP addressing, SCADA addressing
Verbal and written communication skills – highly competent
Reading Comprehension – highly competent
Trouble shooting and problem analysis
Using and interpreting electronic instruments and tools to determine existing conditions for troubleshooting
As-building for pre and post design documentation
Basic electrical distribution (12Volt, 24 Volt, 110 Volt)
Electronic Controls Design (4 – 20 ma, 1 – 5 volts)
Reading and understanding electrical line diagrams and wiring schematics
Demonstrated ability to supervise people
Complete understanding of all aspects of measurement principles and application to control circuits
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Annual incentive awards for eligible employees
Health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
Additional compensation, such as an incentive program
Company
Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is an energy utility company that distributes natural gas for households and businesses.
Founded in 1855
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Carter
SVP, Corporate Strategy
Myra Bierria
Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer
Recent News
2025-07-22
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