Technician C, Field (DEV) - Gen Technician

Description

• Performs miscellaneous inspections, as required.
• Performs basic pipefitting on meter sets (remove meter, install fuel line cut off, replace union).
• Observes all safety requirements and regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance.
• Coordinates and performs basic operation, maintenance, inspection and repair on all above ground valves to include grease, tighten, operate and inspect.
• Identifies abnormal operating conditions and takes appropriate actions.
• Performs leak investigation as required following a service activation.
• Participates in the on-call rotation for off-shift emergency response.
• Assists in pipe joining methods (Electro fusion and mechanical fusion).
• Actively and accurately captures documentation in the Mobile Data Terminal
• Conducts and documents complete investigations of customer premises in response to questionable gas consumption (e.g. high bill complaints, stopped meters, etc.) or other issues.
• Interacts with customers to answer questions, explain work performed, give instructions for operation of appliances, and promote gas usage.
• Performs service activation, deactivation, and leak repairs.
• Responds to gas pipeline emergencies.
• Performs underground leak investigation and grading to include:
• Operation of heavy equipment during excavations.
• Performs valve operation and maintenance.
• Safely operate company assigned vehicles in performance of assignments.
• Efficiently works a route to complete customer and compliance orders in a timely manner and in accordance with company policies and procedures and operator qualifications procedures.
• Installs meter headers.
• Shorted casing surveys
• Performs meter inspections and paints as needed to maintain compliance with atmospheric corrosion.

Requirements

• Available to work overtime as necessary to meet business requirements and flexibility in working shifts as required.
• Proficiency with required General Tech skills
• 1-2 years Field operations experience
• Equivalent academic education and experience
• Must have a valid state driver's license and pass DOT and Company driving tests
• Must be physically able to stoop, bend, crawl, walk, climb ladders, and lift weights in excess of 100 pounds. Ability to occasionally ascend and descend stairs and ladders is required. Must also have keen senses of smell, hearing, vision and color identification. Ability to work in all types of terrain and weather conditions is required.
• CDL (class A)
• Customer service skills
• Able to operate basic equipment and machinery
• Operator Qualified in accordance with Company Plan
• Ability to resolve and diffuse difficult/escalated situations
• Minimum 6 months experience as General Tech work and responsibilities, or equivalent
• Ability to smell odorant used to detect gas leaks
• Mechanical aptitude
• Technical School training and certification
• Good written and oral communication
• Experience installing meter sets, connecting fuel lines, and establishing service to new and existing customers
• Knowledge of assigned geographical territory
• MS Office and Computer skills basic proficiency
• Advanced Crew qualified and certified
• Ability to use good judgment when working in potentially hazardous and emergency environments
• Good interpersonal skills
• High school diploma or GED
• Able to operate basic equipment, machinery and simple tools
• Basic Meter activation qualified and certified

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance