Field Technician II, Leak Survey

Leak Survey, Tech 2

The Field Technician II, Leak Survey conducts leak survey inspections on designated natural gas systems, providing quality service to meet client’s compliance requirements. The position will be

required to fulfill all the duties as a Field Technician, Leak Survey. With an advanced knowledge of leak surveying they will help assist and train other leak survey technicians.

Key Responsibilities and Critical Success Measures

- Follow all company, client, state, and federal code of regulation requirements.

- Follow all company safety, quality, and operational policies and procedures.

- Complete the Heath Consultants training and operator qualification program requirements.

- Represents the company in a professional manner.

- Accurately detect, classify, and document natural gas leakage on client infrastructure.

- Complete daily leak reports, address lists, and any other documentation required by Heath and our client.

- Safely operating the company vehicle per the vehicle policy.

- Reading utility prints and maps.

- Communicating and interacting with homeowners and utility representatives.

- Develop a knowledge and understanding of the utilities infrastructure.

- Some overtime and travel required.

- Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

- Assist the Field Supervisor with training Field Technicians.

- Assist other technicians with leaks when necessary.

- Complete the Field Technician Level II qualifications.

- Must have no quality issues in the last 6 months.

- Takes personal initiative to advance self as it applies to a currently performed task.

- Takes initiative to better others in area on safety, quality, or productivity.

Competencies

Time Management/ Manages time

Uses his or her time effectively and efficiently; concentrates his or her efforts on the most important

priorities; adeptly handles several tasks at once.

Integrity and Trust/ Trustworthy

Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; presents truthful information in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent himself or herself for personal gain.

Action Oriented/ Takes Initiative

Performs work with energy and drive; values planning, but will take quick, decisive action when an opportunity presents itself.

Decision quality and problem solving/ Demonstrates good judgment Uses analysis, wisdom, experience, and logical methods to make good decisions and solve difficult problems with effective solutions; appropriately incorporates multiple inputs to establish shared ownership and effective action.

Functional/Technical Skills/ Technically competent Possesses required functional and technical knowledge and skills to do his or her job at a high level of accomplishment; demonstrates active interest and ability to enhance and apply new functional skills.

Priority setting/ Focused on priorities Spends his or her time and the time of others on what's important; focuses on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal.

Personal learning and development/ Develops self Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve himself or herself; recognizes the need to change personal, interpersonal, and managerial behavior; actively seeks feedback.

Planning/ Plans work Accurately determines the length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets clear, realistic, and measurable goals; sets priorities and time parameters to accomplish tasks and projects; anticipates roadblocks and develops contingencies to redirect tasks so momentum is not lost.

Customer Focus/Customer Centric Commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; acts with stakeholders in mind; values importance of providing high-quality customer service. Drive for results/Achiever Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; does not give up before finishing, even in the face of resistance or setbacks; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

- 2 to 4 years of gas leak surveying experience required.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office. Word, excel and power point.

- Leak Survey Trainer

- OQ Evaluation Leak Survey

- Leak Survey Scheduling/Compliance date management

- Advanced Pinpointing Technique

- Advance knowledge of Leak Survey equipment

Values

- Safety is our number one priority

- Communicate openly and honestly

- Approach all that we do with a sense of urgency

- Always do the right thing

- Treat others as you wish to be treated

- Strive for excellence in everything we do

- Provide an environment that nurtures growth and enjoyment

Work Environment

Working in residential and remote areas as designated by client.

This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

- Once an indication of a leak is found, a 10-15 lb. plunger bar is used to punch holes in the ground so that an instrument probe can be inserted into the ground to measure the concentration of natural gas as part of the investigation procedure. The plunger bar is similar to a fence post driver.

- Walking between 3 to 7 miles per day on varying types of terrain in all types of weather.

Travel Requirements

- Must be able to travel 25-35% of the time, Some positions up to 75% of the time

- Able to travel for two weeks or more at a time