LG&E and KU Energy LLC · 3 days ago
Gas Storage Specialist II or Sr.
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expLG&E and KU Energy LLC is a regulated utility company serving over 1.3 million customers. The Gas Storage Specialist II or Sr. will provide technical support for the development, operation, and maintenance of underground natural gas storage reservoirs, focusing on regulatory compliance, project management, and operational performance.
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Responsibilities
Assists with complying with PHMSA Underground Gas Storage regulations. Duties include leading the maintaining of the TaskOP data management system, preparing for/participating/leading in PHMSA inspections, monitoring SIMP progress, maintaining procedures
Manages gas storage projects including preparing/performing business cases, investment authorization requests, project schedules, contractor work scopes, bid evaluations, material specifications, material orders, invoice approvals, contractor field management, and project cost control
Maintains accurate gas storage asset information including geological data, gas well data, operating/maintenance data and reservoir performance data
Manages gas storage construction & maintenance activities associated with gas storage wells including drilling, down-hole inspections, well repairs, re-lining, fracking, acidizing, and plugging
Monitors gas storage operational performance by performing/overseeing: stabilized reservoir pressure tests, gas storage inventory analysis studies, reservoir simulation models, gas storage performance analysis, and gas well flow testing
Develops operational strategies, budget recommendations, and business plans in support of short and long-term business objectives
Supports business planning by developing/proposing capital investment plans, maintenance programs, and budgets
Ensures regulatory compliance by: obtaining well drilling/work-over permits, filing regulatory reports, executing compliance programs, and interfacing with regulatory agencies regulating gas well and storage operations
Ensures corporate safety compliance and safe working practices by performing/developing jobsite safety tailgates, safety audits, safety investigations, and safety procedures
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in geology, petroleum engineering, or a related discipline
5+ years of gas storage work or related experience
Preferred
Professional engineer or geology certification(s)
gas reservoir modeling experience
LMKR GeoGraphix software application experience
Experience in gas storage work or a related field
Regulatory compliance experience
Company
LG&E and KU Energy LLC
Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve a total of 1.2 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lisa Mooney
Senior Assistant to the COO
Lonnie Bellar
Chief Operations Officer
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