WGL - Gate Station Technician

AltaGas•Herndon, VA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Washington Gas is currently hiring a Gate Station Technician I. In this role, you will assist in the safe operation and maintenance of gate station facilities and pressure regulating equipment (GSO facilities). Under the direction of senior personnel, you’ll operate, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and install less complex equipment used at GSO facilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Must have working knowledge of mathematics, physics and electronics.
Must pass Criteria assessment prior to hiring.
Must have a minimum of 18 months of hands-on technical experience, such as mechanical trade, manufacturing equipment, pumps, compressors, automotive mechanics, small engine repair, HVAC, electronics, above ground gas piping and tubing.
New hires must pass Gate Station Technician I entrance level testing and successfully complete all training, testing and Operator Qualifications for Gate Station Technician II position within eighteen (18) months of hiring.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be able to meet all certification requirements.
Must successfully complete all mandated safety and annual training.
Must be able to smell odorized natural gas.
Must have basic mechanical aptitude.
Must have basic drawing interpretation skills.
Must have intermediate computer skills such as opening and closing files, data entry, creating and modifying spreadsheets and word documents, saving files, sending and receiving emails with attachments, etc.

Nice To Haves

Formal technical training preferred.
CDL HOLDERS ARE SUBJECT TO TESTING UNDER FEDERAL HIGHWAY REGULATIONS

Responsibilities

Assist in the operations of GSO Facilities.
Assist in the maintenance work on GSO facility equipment and machinery.
Operate valves as required.
Perform miscellaneous duties in and around stations including yard and building maintenance, digging; snow removal, painting, grass cutting and trimming etc.
Perform periodic station inspections.
Install tubing, conduit, wiring, piping, and framework for all GSO facilities.
Interpret company records, such as, map book, station drawings, work orders etc.
Communicate effectively via company radio, verbal instructions, etc.
Stock and equip company vehicles.
Maintain tools and equipment; Other duties as assigned.
May be assigned to related business support and administrative activities (ex. backend meter processing, backend corrosion processing, backend leak/damager prevention processing, peer safety observations, vehicle clean-out, cross functional training activities, etc.)