Pipeline Inspector

NATIONAL GAS & OIL CO•Hebron, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Newark, Ohio, serves over 72,000 electric, natural gas and propane members throughout east-central Ohio. As a non-profit cooperative, we are member-owned and controlled by the members we serve. We are committed to serving our members safe, high quality energy services at a reasonable price. We believe in our employees and strive to provide fair, honest and equal treatment with a commitment to training, education, and opportunity for advancement in a safe and secure environment. At The Energy Cooperative, we take pride in offering competitive benefits and want our employees to have what they need to be their best. We are currently looking to fill the position of Pipeline Inspector based at our Hebron, OH Service Center. This is a non-exempt, intermediate skilled position within the bargaining unit responsible for the construction and maintenance area of the system. An Employee in this position will at many times work independently in a given leak area. Work is performed under the general direction of the line inspector or supervisor and is checked by observation and conformance to standard practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED supplemented by three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio Driver’s License and have a good driving record.
Ability to deal with the general public in a pleasant and courteous manner at all times.
Ability to understand and follow written and/or oral instructions.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Working knowledge of tools and equipment used in construction and maintenance of the related natural gas system.
Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to this type of work.
Successfully able to operate line locators, combustible gas instruments, and other tools and equipment used in the construction and repair of the natural gas system.
Adapt to performing under stress, when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations; or in situations in which working speed or sustained attention are critical aspects of the job.
Successfully complete pre-employment drug and physical testing and is subject to random testing as outlined in the Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy.

Responsibilities

Perform patrolling and leak inspections of main lines and service lines.
Perform non-critical valve inspections and assist in critical value inspections.
Perform locates for service lines and/or main lines.
Operate the following equipment: combustible gas indicator, flame ionization unit, line locating instrument, service/valve box locators and other equipment necessary to perform the job duties of this position.
Assist in the clearance of pipeline right-of-ways to maintain access and provide for efficient patrolling.
Perform leak repairs on main lines and service lines, etc. when necessary.
Maintain and upkeep the operation of tools, instruments and equipment used in order to perform job functions in a safe and efficient manner.
Become familiar with and complete all forms pertaining to maintenance of equipment and facilities such as leak orders, material tickets, maintenance records, etc.
Perform related work as required and other such duties as may be assigned provided the work and duties coincide with employee’s qualifications.