Field Technician - Damage Prevention W&P

Performs work related to damage investigations, locate audits (QAQC), risk assessments and damage reduction efforts (RADAR), locate company pipelines, and perform no-access activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipeline locating using conductive, inductive and mark by measurement.
• Complete line locating and One Call procedures with supervisor oversight.
• Inspect, calibrate, maintain, and/or repair line location tools and equipment.
• Perform line locating audits for company employees and contractors.
• Report Abnormal Operating conditions:
  • Exposed Pipe
  • Leaning Meter
  • Tree in Meter
  • Encroachments
  • Atmospheric Corrosion
  • No Access
• Complete near surface markers and simple installations.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.
• Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of:
  • Company and governmental operating/safety procedures
  • Basic customer service activities
  • Changing charts
  • Locating lines
  • Characteristics of natural gas
• Intermediate knowledge and training related to:
  • Company and governmental operating/safety procedures
  • State damage prevention laws
• Experience in use, function, maintenance, and repair of damage prevention tools and equipment.
• Experience in reading and interpreting maps, plats, atlas pages, diagrams, dials, gauges, work logs, job orders, and applicable operation and repair manuals.
• Required applicable driver's license.
• Lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds 50-60 times a day; up to 75 pounds 10 times a day.
• Travel over uneven terrain including but not limited to:
  • Mud
  • Gravel
  • Sand
  • Rocks
  • Ice
  • Snow
• Walk, stand, kneel/stoop, and drive for extended periods.
• Push spud bar (or similar tools) in ground and extract.
• Able to operate tools and equipment required.
• React immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others.
• Smell odorant in natural gas (as applicable).
• Communicate and/or exchange information or instructions including use of company communication devices.
• Visual abilities sufficient to perform job duties, including peripheral vision.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision packages that fit your family's needs.
• Paid Time Off
• 401(K) plan that is 100% matched up to 6%.
• Profit Sharing contributions may also be made under the 401(k) Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Basic and Optional Employee Term Life Insurance.
• Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.

About Us

ONE Gas provides natural gas distribution services to more than 2.3 million customers in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., its divisions include Kansas Gas Service, the largest natural gas distributor in Kansas; Oklahoma Natural Gas, the largest in the state; and Texas Gas Service, the third largest in the state in terms of customers. Its largest natural gas distribution markets by customer count are Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla.; Kansas City, Wichita and Topeka, Kan.; and Austin and El Paso, Texas. ONE Gas serves residential, commercial, industrial, transportation and wholesale customers in all three states. Inclusion & Diversity is a core value at ONE Gas. We know that every employee makes a difference and contributes to our success through their unique talents and abilities.