Lead Gas Technician - Northeast Ohio Gas in Lancaster, OH

Hope Utilties • Pleasantville, OH

26d

About The Position

The Lead Gas Technician performs a wide variety of tasks relating to the planning, installation, and maintenance serving residential, commercial and industrial customers ensuring system safety and reliability. This individual’s primary work is on the piping system, pressure regulating equipment, and customer meters. The Lead Gas Technician will enter businesses, industrial complexes, and customer homes and communicate both verbally and in writing with business proprietors, homeowners, and industrial plant owners and operators to explain complex topics. The Lead Gas Technician additionally serves as a resource to other technicians within the group and must be able to train and share expertise in order to advance the department’s skill and ability.

Requirements

• Ability to identify and respond appropriately to abnormal operating conditions.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety.
• Ability to maintain composure and control in emergency situations.
• Delivers high-quality customer service with a professional attitude.
• Proficient in using computers and common software applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Self-driven and capable of performing duties with minimal supervision.
• Skilled in organizing, prioritizing, and planning daily tasks effectively.
• Communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms.
• Works collaboratively with other departments to achieve operational goals.
• Familiar with relevant local, state, and federal regulations and codes.
• Ability to read and understand operational maps.
• Ability to serve as a resource and provide guidance and training to other technicians.
• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Must possess and maintain a class D driver’s license with medical card and have minimal driving infractions.
• Employment is contingent upon successfully completing all required testing and DOT standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently (e.g., tools, meters, piping).
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and work on roofs or elevated surfaces; must maintain balance in precarious positions.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl to access confined spaces such as basements, crawlspaces, and utility vaults.
• Extended periods of standing and walking are required, sometimes on uneven terrain or in outdoor environments.
• Good hand-eye coordination and ability to use hand tools and power tools with precision.
• Must have sufficient vision to read gauges, meters, blueprints, and operate equipment safely.
• Able to hear warning signals, communicate with team members, and detect abnormal equipment sounds.
• Willingness and ability to work in varying weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, gloves, and protective clothing as required.
• Must be physically able to drive a service vehicle and hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Respond to emergency situations and be available for overtime as needed.
• Must be able to be in a call out rotation and respond after hours, weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• At least four (4) years of experience in the natural gas industry, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a First Responder for odor of gas complaints, CO complaints, and pipeline emergencies.
• Accurately performs pressure tests using appropriate testing equipment.
• Performs work orders to include but not limited to: leak calls odor complaints final bills meter installs service turn on/off transfers of service meter re-reads
• Performs compliance-related tasks as assigned to include but not limited to: leak surveys using leak detection equipment regulator & relief inspections operate key valves cathodic inspections line patrols & exposed pipe inspections
• Performs systems maintenance and upkeep to include but not limited to: mowing and trimming to maintain right of ways painting above ground appurtenances installing line markers locating and completing necessary documentation.
• Serves as a resource to other technicians, providing guidance and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED