Natural Gas Technician I

Shelby•Shelby, NC

About The Position

Performs skilled trades work assisting in the repair, replacement, and installation of gas utility lines and appurtenances, investigating gas leaks and conducting inspections, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the close supervision of the Natural Gas Supervisor. The position assists with gas system maintenance and construction, leak response and surveys, corrosion control, inspections, service connections, and maintenance of rights-of-way and equipment. It operates construction and automotive equipment as qualified, maintains tools and supplies, and may be required to work outside normal working hours in standby, on-call, or emergency situations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successfully complete Operator Qualification requirements defined for Natural Gas Technician I within two years of hire.
Complete excavation, trenching and shoring, and flagging training within one year of hire.
Hold a valid commercial driver's license in North Carolina or have the ability to obtain one within two years of hire.
Some knowledge of maintenance, repair, and manual tasks related to gas utility work.
Some knowledge of common hand and specialized power tools used in the work.
Some knowledge of safe and proper use and operation of required equipment; skill in using assigned equipment.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, contractors, customers, and the general public.
Ability to perform the essential functions, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Assist in repairing, replacing, and installing gas utility lines, meters, outlets, regulators, and related facilities; locate gas mains and services.
Fit taps and fuse pipe; assist with pipe welding and repair damaged coatings.
Respond to and assist with investigating and repairing broken gas lines and gas leaks; assist with leak, cathodic protection, and casing surveys and pipeline patrols.
Assist with rectifier readings, pressure checks and pressure-recording downloads, and checks of interruptible consumption when required.
Record atmospheric corrosion data; assist with testing gas-system odorant levels for federal regulations and with general and atmospheric corrosion control.
Assist with valve inspection and repair and inspect hazardous pipe crossings.
Connect and disconnect gas service to meter and regulator sets; ensure meters are free of corrosion and properly set; light pilots.
Take pipe-to-soil potential readings.
Operate a bush hog, backhoe, dump truck, trencher, tamp, and related automotive and construction equipment as qualified.
Help maintain rights-of-way, regulator stations, and farm tap stations, including mowing, weed eating, trimming trees, and picking up debris.
Assist with abandonment of services and mains and installation of anode beds and test stations.
Dig trenches by hand or machine; dig out, clean, prime, and coat service risers.
Clean, prime, and paint gas meters to meet federal atmospheric corrosion regulations.
Stock trucks with materials and supplies and load and unload trucks.
Make minor repairs to and maintain tools and equipment.
Work outside normal working hours in standby, on-call, or emergency situations when required.