Gas Survey Technician - Louisiana

Sparus Holdings•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

Southern Cross is hiring a full-time Gas Leak Survey Technician to inspect gas lines and pipes, determine the origin and severity of gas leaks, and report leaks to the local gas company. The company provides paid training, typically lasting 4–5 weeks, to teach technicians to detect, locate, and evaluate natural gas leaks. The work involves walking five or more miles per day and working outdoors in all weather and in varied environments, including areas with vehicle traffic, residential and commercial properties, rural fields, tall grass, uneven ground, sidewalks, and alleyways. Technicians may encounter dogs and wildlife. The role requires travel up to 75% of the time, with occasional weekends, and the ability to fly or drive anywhere in the United States. Technicians drive a company vehicle; a reliable personal vehicle may be needed for daily work during training. The position requires compliance with safety and quality procedures, successful completion of training and qualification tests, and courteous communication with customers. Overtime may be required and can include weekends.

Requirements

Mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot technology as needed.
Able to travel up to 75% of the time, including occasional weekends.
Able to fly or drive anywhere in the United States.
Able to drive in all weather conditions.
Able to learn training material in classroom and/or online courses and pass all qualification tests.
Able to bend, crouch, kneel, and walk several miles per day.
Able to carry at least 20 pounds of equipment.
Comfortable using computers and technology.
Able to work outdoors in all weather and varied environments, including near vehicle traffic and on uneven ground.
Available for overtime, which may include weekends.
A reliable personal vehicle may be required for daily work during the typically 4–5-week training period.

Responsibilities

Inspect gas lines and pipes to determine the origin and severity of gas leaks.
Detect, locate, and evaluate natural gas leaks and report leaks to the local gas company.
Travel by air or vehicle to work locations across the United States, as needed.
Drive in all weather conditions.
Follow all safety, quality, company, and client policies and procedures.
Learn training material in classroom and/or online formats and pass all qualification tests.
Communicate effectively and courteously with customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.