WGL - Gate Station Technician

About the Role

Washington Gas is seeking a Gate Station Technician I to assist in the safe operation and maintenance of gate station facilities and pressure regulating equipment (GSO facilities). Under the direction of senior personnel, you will operate, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and install less complex equipment used at GSO facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operations of GSO facilities.
• Perform maintenance on GSO facility equipment and machinery.
• Operate valves as required.
• Conduct miscellaneous duties in and around stations, including yard and building maintenance, digging, snow removal, painting, grass cutting, and trimming.
• Perform periodic station inspections.
• Install tubing, conduit, wiring, piping, and framework for all GSO facilities.
• Interpret company records such as map books, station drawings, and work orders.
• Communicate effectively via company radio and verbal instructions.
• Stock and equip company vehicles.
• Maintain tools and equipment.
• May be assigned to related business support and administrative activities (e.g., backend meter processing, backend corrosion processing, backend leak/damage prevention processing, peer safety observations, vehicle clean-out, cross-functional training activities).
• Shift work as required; may report to various company facilities and require overnight travel.
• Use of personal vehicle as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of mathematics, physics, and electronics.
• Must pass Criteria assessment prior to hiring.
• Formal technical training preferred.
• Minimum of 18 months of hands-on technical experience (e.g., mechanical trade, manufacturing equipment, pumps, compressors, automotive mechanics, small engine repair, HVAC, electronics, above-ground gas piping and tubing).
• Must pass Gate Station Technician I entrance level testing and complete all training, testing, and Operator Qualifications for Gate Station Technician II within eighteen (18) months of hiring.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must meet all certification requirements and complete mandated safety and annual training.
• CDL holders are subject to testing under Federal Highway Regulations.
• Must be able to smell odorized natural gas.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and drawing interpretation skills.
• Intermediate computer skills (e.g., opening/closing files, data entry, creating/modifying spreadsheets and word documents, saving files, sending/receiving emails with attachments).

Current union members will receive priority on these vacancies, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Pay

Grade 4A - $33.14 per hour, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and incentive bonus plans.
• Holiday pay and 401K matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO) to balance work and personal life.

Available benefits vary depending on the specifics of the role.