Gas Technician Support, Line Locate

Responsibilities

• Drive and maintain company vehicle.
• Load, unload, and operate tools and equipment including but not limited to: Crescent and pipe wrenches, Pliers and screwdrivers, Meters and regulators, Combustible gas indicators, Ladders, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, No Blow Equipment, FI Units, Power tools, Probe Bar.
• Assist with pipeline locating using conductive, inductive and mark by measurement.
• Adhere to Line locating procedures and maintain compliance with OKIE 811 law.
• Turn gas service off, remove meters, install ERTs.
• Inspect, calibrate, maintain, and/or repair line locating and leakage survey tools and equipment as applicable.
• Patrol and maintain pipeline markers.
• Complete encroachment investigations as applicable.
• Read gas meters; enter/record data utilizing handheld electronic meter reading equipment.
• Respond to line locate emergencies.
• Complete and/or update reports including but not limited to: Equipment maintenance reports, Mileage reports, Time sheets, GIS Applications, Gas Leaks and work logs.
• Assist with leakage surveys on pipelines as applicable.
• Install, program and troubleshoot electronic reader transmitters (ERTs).
• Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.
• Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education Requirements: None required.
• Experience: This role typically calls for up to two years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge and/or training related to disconnects and gas piping.
• Demonstrated ability in use, function, and maintenance of tools applicable to position.
• Experience with the application of basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Knowledge of transmission and distribution pipeline system operations.
• Knowledge of leakage survey procedures as applicable.
• Knowledge relative to: Customer service and safety procedures, Use of electronic communications and Pragma CAD system as applicable, Characteristics of natural gas, Experience and knowledge of basic computer usage and applicable computer software.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret maps, blueprints, plats, atlas pages, pipe sizing tables, flow charts, house numbers, dials, gauges, work logs, service orders, and applicable operation and repair manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to read and write fluently in English.
• Licenses and Certifications: Applicable driver's license required.