Trainee Gas Engineer

Overview

Assist engineers in gas mains repair, installation and maintenance while training on site.

Key Responsibilities

• excavation
• pipe laying
• gas repair
• site support
• tool maintenance

Tasks

-Excavate/dig in the public/private highways, laying and repairing gas pipes so you will work in various outdoor environments safely and as part of a team. -Support engineers on site and learning from them daily during gas service and mains repair activities. -You will maintain the SGN vans and tools before and after each job.

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About Sgn

-Born in 2005 from Scotia Gas Networks, operates one of the UK’s largest gas grids across Scotland and southern England. -Privately owned by Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and Global Infrastructure Partners. -Invests annually in upgrading pipes to enhance reliability and reduce leaks. -Pioneering trials in hydrogen and biomethane—like H100 Fife and the LTS Futures project—for a zero-carbon future. -Deploys AI-driven ‘intelligent grid’ technology to optimize pressure, detect faults, and enable green-gas injection. -Projects include replacing aged iron pipes, hydrogen home trials, and high-pressure repurposing schemes. -Faced challenges like a high-profile gas explosion and delayed leak responses but improved operations since. -Leads efforts to transform the UK gas network into a smarter, cleaner energy system alongside daily operations.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-stage 1: online application (no cv required) -stage 2: online task‑based assessment (30‑45 min with feedback) -stage 3: interview -stage 4: offer