UGI Utilities

Date: Mar 17, 2025 Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA, United States, 18711 Company: UGI Corporation  

Requisition Number: 25982

At UGI Utilities, Inc. we believe in providing a superior range of energy products and services to our customers in a safe, affordable manner. As our energy needs evolve, UGI will be there providing safe and reliable service that brings warmth and comfort to our 750,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and 1 county in Maryland.

We strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting and retaining top talent, while maintaining a diverse workforce that embraces our culture of safety, service, and integrity. As an employee of UGI Utilities, you can expect a competitive total compensation plan and comprehensive benefits. Employees work in a collaborative environment, have upward mobility opportunities, and the ability to enjoy a true work life balance.

UGI is committed to acting in a sustainable and socially responsible manner to minimize our impact on the environment and to enrich the lives of our customers, communities, and employees. To learn more about UGI's workplace culture, sustainability efforts, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), we invite you to visit our UGI Corporate sustainability page.

Apply to UGI Utilities today to share in our mission and support countless neighbors, friends, and families in providing best-in-class products and services!

Job Summary

Manage the Substation and Metering Departments. Design and construct all Electric Division substation and revenue metering improvements. Supervise the overall operation of the Substation and Metering Department, which includes performance of all preventative maintenance, repair, and testing of substation and metering equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and direct the construction all Electric Division substation improvements. Responsibilities include design, cost estimation, equipment purchase, construction management, functional testing, and commissioning into service of all substation projects.
• Supervise the operation of the Substation Department in the performance of all inspection, maintenance, diagnosis, repair, and testing of substation equipment. Inspection and maintenance of the 230kV related protection systems shall be performed in conformance with FERC Reliability Standard PRC-005. Inspection and maintenance of the Under-frequency Load Shedding equipment shall be performed in conformance with FERC Reliability Standard PRC-008. Inspection and maintenance of substations shall conform to the PUC Inspection and Maintenance Standards and the annual maintenance plan for substation equipment filed with the PUC.
• Direct the operation of the Meter Department.
• Represent the Electric Division at EPA and other functions. Train department personnel to perform assigned work safely and efficiently. Assist restoring the T&D system after storms and other troubles and perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of electrical equipment operation and unique protection & control systems.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal & PUC Regulations (PRC-005, PRC-008, Oil Spill Response Plan, hazardous waste disposal, periodic meter replacements and sample testing, etc.).
• Knowledge of UGI System Operations.
• Knowledge of budgeting process and UGI policies, rules and practices.
• Knowledge of test equipment and UGI metering principles and practices.

Education and Experience

• B.S. Electrical Engineering
• 8-10 years' experience
• Professional Engineers License (preferred)

We offer comprehensive benefits, some of which are:

• medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance

• disability plans

• 401(k) matched savings plan

• paid vacation

• company stock purchase program

• wellness programs

• tuition reimbursem nt

• paid parental leave

• paid volunteer time

• adoption assistance

UGI Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. As such, the Company abides by the requirements of the Executive Order 11246, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with UGI policies.

As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, UGI cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.

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