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Sr. Field Engineering Tech Analyst

Jackson, MI 49201

Posted: 02/28/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 630579 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description

The Senior Engineering Technical Analyst will integrate with Operations' and construction teams during gas construction associated with large gas distribution replacement projects. The Senior Engineering Technical Analyst will integrate with Operations' and construction teams on moderately complex projects and ensure they are completed according to plan, leverage equipment and technologies to assist with positional verifications and document in-field changes necessary during construction.

The position will directly support construction teams in the field and assist in collecting as-installed gas asset information with GPS antennas leveraging GIS applications to manage relevant data. The position will report to the Contractor Oversight Liaison and coordinate with Engineering personnel assigned to large, complex distribution plastic gas main construction projects.

In this role, you will:  

Leverage GIS and GPS technologies to collect as-installed asset information on construction projects for purposes of records development. Support complex construction concerns where positional relationships are required.
Develop, maintain, and apply documentation processes associated with integrated systems including hardware, applications, protocols, detailed point lists and revision control associated with GIS and GPS technology implementation.
Participate in meetings or demonstrations as necessary such as Operating Reviews, technology field demonstrations, pre-construction meetings.
Travel is required to job sites and project meetings and may vary dependent upon location.
Willing to work additional hours, as necessary, to meet deadlines.
Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary.
Skills:    
 

The knowledge and skills involved with this position include but are not limited to:
Contractors must, at minimum, obtain an OSHA 10-hour Construction Certification 
Technical understanding of construction, design, and record development of natural gas distribution systems and principles, including construction print reading, understanding of construction and safety practices, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to coordinate project(s) needs and priorities simultaneously.
Communication and Presentation Skills
Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna hardware and software usage
Understanding of Surveying Control practices
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software understanding. ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online and Field Maps
Familiarity with Natural Gas Distribution systems.
Teamwork, analytical thinking, and willingness to learn new topics
Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMs, etc.)


Education:    
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of there (3) years of related applicable work experience
(OR) Associate degree with a minimum of six (6) years of related applicable work experience
(OR) High School Diploma with a minimum of ten (10) years of applicable work experience
Utility Locator Experience
 

Training requirements. This applies for both the Jr. and Sr. roles. To be discussed on supplier call. 
Excavation Safety (Ladder Safety)
CPR / First Aid
Traffic Control

Additionally, there is specific equipment that the analysts will be required to carry.  Ladders, GPS antennas, Ipad, laptop, rod extensions, paint, personal protective equipment, etc.  In addition the vehicles will be on construction sites on and off road.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @theplanetforward.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Forward.

Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.