Gas Pressure Regulator Technician

About the role

The Charlottesville Department of Utilities - Gas Division is seeking a qualified candidate to join our team as a Gas Pressure Regulator Technician. This position is in the Labor and Trades bargaining unit in accordance with the City’s Collective Bargaining Ordinance (Ordinance No. 22-128).

Responsibilities

• Repairs, restores, tests, sets, and installs gas pressure regulators and devices.
• Inspects and maintains regulator stations, key values, system values, high- and low-pressure gas line valves, main-on structure, feeder line easement, and other related devices.
• Ensures appropriate, accurate, record-keeping and completion of written reports in compliance with, and for audits conducted by, the State Corporation Commission.
• Checks gas pressure readings at low pressure spots in system.
• Makes high pressure taps on gas lines.
• Installs and relocates gas meter sets, commercial meters and regulators.
• Performs house piping and meter moves on an as-needed basis.
• Maintains inventory of regulators and regulator parts.
• Performs annual patrolling of main feeder lines between gate stations; checks all meter setups online for leaks, regulator pressures, or servicing and maintains records; assists with yearly cleanup of right-of-way of line.
• Performs quarterly and yearly inspections on key valves, regulator stations, and mains on structure.
• Colls collects and updates correction factors for metering.
• Draws sketches of gas main and service connections.
• Prepares work order forms and related documentation for repairs.
• Records all new or discontinued high pressure meter setups and records.
• Checks emergency gas leaks.
• Maintains service vehicle, keeping truck and all tools clean, usable and in their appropriate location, and vehicle stocked with equipment and supplies that are used on a regular basis.
• Provides timely and effective communication to other departmental staff, direct supervisor, and departmental leadership when pressure issues arise that could impact the services provided or could result in the unexpected disruption of service.
• Responds to natural gas potential pressure emergencies after hours.
• Subject to Standby Call to work in weather and non-weather-related emergencies or as needed to provide necessary services to the public. Must have the ability to be contacted and respond based on Departmental guidelines.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED, AND at least 3 years of experience in gas maintenance service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the safe methods and practices used when working with gas lines, high pressure meters and related devices.
• Thorough knowledge of the equipment and materials used in gas work.
• Knowledge of characteristics of natural gas.
• Thorough knowledge of Virginia damage prevention laws and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of pipe filling.
• General knowledge of construction.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work and equipment.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave.
• Health insurance options with employer contribution.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• City's retirement options.
• Gym membership reimbursement.
• Continuing education/training opportunities.

Pay

The preferred hiring amount is between $27.35 - $35.77 Hourly ($56,888.00 - $74,401.60 Annually).

Schedule

This is a full-time, non-exempt, position.