Mechanic Helper

Job Duties

• Perform odorant (sniff) tests as required.
• Perform regulator maintenance at various district regulator stations as needed.
• Perform pressure adjustments throughout the distribution system as needed.
• Inspection and maintenance on emergency shut-down valves as required.
• Perform odorizer inspection and maintenance at various gate stations as needed.
• Perform valve repairs at regulation and gate stations as needed.
• Install, operate, and maintain boilers, panel, and pilot heaters.
• Purge and pickle gas mains.
• Auxiliary with pressure-in-place projects or up rates on gas distribution systems.
• Perform end-point installation.
• Perform bending, mechanical fittings, and pipe-threading as related to piping and tubing projects.
• Perform rigging, lifting, and crane operations as needed.
• Possess basic knowledge of and ability to perform basic control wiring.
• Perform pressure tests.
• Ability to work On-Call and to respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Perform all other miscellaneous tasks/projects within classification as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: H.S. Diploma or the equivalent (GED).
• Minimum of 3.5 years of gas-related field experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Demonstrate strong interest, aptitude, and knowledge in the following areas (as appropriate to the equipment and facilities for the region): Regulator inspection and gate station operations and maintenance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a commercial driver's license.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to environmental elements e.g., extreme heat, cold, etc.
• May be exposed to confined spaces, solvents, cutting oils, epoxies, flammable gases, and nuisance dusts.
• Major job role includes floor to knuckle lifting.

Competencies

• Build trusting relationships.
• Manage and develop people.
• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead change.
• Create an engaged workforce.
• Focus on the customer.
• Take ownership & accountability.

Emergency Response

• Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role.
• If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.

Competencies

• Take ownership & accountability.