Gas Survey Technician - Kansas

Sparus Holdings • Olathe, KS

1d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Southern Cross is hiring for a full-time position that involves surveying natural gas pipelines and driving an Advanced Mobile Leak Detection (AMLD) vehicle. This dual role requires flexibility to work days and nights, with driving assignments typically lasting 3 days to 6 months and primarily completed at night (3rd shift, sundown - early AM, typically 8 hours per day). Technicians will receive per diem for meals and approved expenses, paid travel, and hotel when traveling. Travel to AMLD assignments can be by flying or driving, depending on distance. Technicians will also be cross-trained in traditional gas leak survey, which involves assignments of varied durations, primarily completed during the day. Training is typically 4-5 weeks (paid) and includes learning to accurately detect and classify natural gas leaks, walking 5 or more miles per day, and working outdoors in all weather conditions and diverse environments (vehicular traffic, residential, commercial, rural, tall grass, uneven areas, fields, city sidewalks, alleyways, and potential encounters with dogs and wildlife).

Requirements

• Successfully pass all Operator Qualification training and testing pertaining to meter work/meter reading to proceed with employment
• Flexible to travel up to 75% of the time, including occasional weekends
• Ability to fly/drive anywhere in the U.S.
• Mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot technology as needed
• Ability to drive in all weather conditions
• Comfortable driving survey vehicle at 15mph for 4 hours straight in between breaks
• Possess excellent customer service/communication skills
• Available for overtime (which may include weekends)
• Comfortable using computers/technology
• Ability to sit and drive 8 hours per day
• Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, and walk several miles per day
• Ability to carry a minimum of 20 lbs. of equipment

Nice To Haves

• Some comfort with technology and a willingness to learn in a technical environment is preferred

Responsibilities

• Survey natural gas pipelines
• Drive Advanced Mobile Leak Detection (AMLD) vehicle
• Detect and classify natural gas leaks
• Adhere to all safety and quality policies and procedures
• Observe and follow all company/client procedures
• Effectively communicate with customers in a courteous manner displaying excellent customer service

Benefits

• Per diem for meals and approved expenses when traveling
• Paid travel and hotel when traveling on AMLD driving assignments
• Rate of pay/shift differential will increase by $1.00 when driving nights
• $2.00 hour travel stipend when staying in hotels
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan
• 401K
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) starting Day 1
• Paid Holidays
• Mileage Reimbursement or a Company Vehicle

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed