Pipeline Inspector

About the role

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. We take pride in offering competitive benefits and want our employees to have what they need to be their best.

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.
• Absorb and clear 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.

Qualifications

• To perform this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent GED supplemented by three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Certifications, Licenses and/or Training: Must possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio Driver’s License and have a good driving record.
• Language Skills: 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.
• Other Skills and Abilities: 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• While performing the essential functions of this job, an Employee would regularly walk, stand, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, stoop, use hand tools, operate other tools and power equipment and drive a Company truck.
• Successful performance requires sufficient strength to lift heavy objects, the ability to walk for several continuous hours which may include climbing hills and walking on uneven terrain and the ability to successfully work in adverse weather conditions.
• May require announced or unannounced overtime work and the ability to respond to call-out work during non-working hours or emergencies.
• Participates, when requested, in the district’s on-call schedule.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Retirement Pension Plan
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program