Gas Control Technician II

Department: Gas Pipeline Assets

Location:

Sacramento, CA, US, 95827-3824

Category: Skilled/Craft/Trades

Minimum Pay Rate: $67.47

Maximum Pay Rate: $67.47

Civil Service Status: Civil Service

Apply by Date: 01/08/2026

Posting Type: Open

The intent of this job posting is to establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill current and future, permanent and limited-term, vacancies for up to two (2) years. You must clearly demonstrate, on your resume, that you possess the knowledge, skills and experience required in the minimum qualifications listed in this posting.

SMUD delivers power to more than 1.4 million customers throughout the Sacramento area, and as a community-owned, not-for-profit electric service, we have been providing low-cost, reliable electricity for over 70 years. In addition to hydro, solar, and wind generation assets, SMUD owns and operates a 76-mile high-pressure natural gas pipeline that transports approximately 190 million cubic feet of gas per day from the PG&E backbone in Winters to four gas-fired thermal plants in Sacramento County. This pipeline is essential for fueling SMUD's thermal generation assets that generate heat energy which is converted to electrical power for SMUD customers. The transmission system operates without compression and is monitored and controlled remotely. It is equipped with a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system that communicates vital operating parameters and equipment statuses. Additionally, the pipeline features a Gas Leak Detection System (GLDS) that continuously monitors volume balance, detects and pinpoints potential leaks. The pipeline system employs remotely controlled shutoff valves with rupture mitigation devices that enable the isolation of pipeline segments prior to dispatching personnel to the field.

SMUD's Power Generation Department is seeking to hire a Gas Control Technician II. In this role, you will be an integral part of our dedicated team responsible for the operation and maintenance of our natural gas pipeline. This position involves monitoring and controlling pipeline operations to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards. You will play a key role in troubleshooting operational issues, performing routine inspections, and executing maintenance tasks that are critical for the reliable delivery of natural gas to our gas-fired thermal plants.

Cover Letter Requirements: To be considered for this position, please ensure your cover letter includes responses to the following questions. Failure to submit the required cover letter may preclude you from moving forward in the process:

- Please list any relevant experience in transmission gas pipeline operations, maintenance, and/or measurement and control systems.

- Please describe your experience with transmission pipeline monitoring systems and the software tools you have used in gas control operations.

- Please describe your experience working with leak detection, rupture mitigation, emission reduction, and pipeline integrity management systems. Please provide examples of your involvement.

- Please list any certifications, operator qualifications, or coursework relevant to transmission gas pipeline operations.

Purpose

Under limited supervision, performs highly skilled installation, maintenance, repair, operation and test work related to construction, modification, maintenance, and operation of natural gas transmission facilities, pipelines, and appurtenances in the most efficient, safe, and cost-effective manner.

Nature and Scope

This is a full working journey level classification and differs from the Power Systems Operator roles in that the latter monitors, controls, and/or operates SMUD's gas pipeline system, from a Gas Control Center.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, operates, and maintains all types of natural gas control, measurement and treatment equipment such as regulators, meters, valves, controllers, and chromatographs.

- Installs, operates and maintains corrosion protection equipment such as anodes, insulated fittings, volt-ohm-ammeters, potentiometers, and recorders.

- Installs valves and valve components and performs valve maintenance and vault maintenance per the Gas Pipeline Procedures Manual.

- Performs inspection and maintenance of natural gas odorization facilities and equipment; conducts odorization testing.

- Maintains files and records in order to comply within a highly regulated industry.

- Performs, without direct supervision, highly technical tasks associated with gas instrumentation, including gas supervisory and remote-control equipment.

- Conducts field-locating duties; performs leak surveys and leak investigations.

- Assists others in performing and evaluating field and station tests.

- Assists in transmission line repair work, construction of new pipelines, purging of pipelines, and tapping pipelines under pressure.

Required Education

- High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience Qualifications

- Any combination of education and experience that has provided the necessary knowledge and skills.

Required Licenses/Certificates

- Valid California Driver's License which must meet SMUD's driving standard of not having more than two (2) moving violations within the last two (2) years; and possession of, or the ability to obtain, operator qualifications to perform tasks per CFR 49, Part 192, Subpart N.

Knowledge Of

Safe work practices in a gas environment; functional requirements for effective operation and maintenance of gas control equipment; fundamentals and operation of gas transmission lines, automatic controls, natural gas analyzers, and cathodic protection systems; applicable fundamentals of electricity, electronics, mathematics through trigonometry, mechanics and corrosion protection; physics of thermal, fluid, gas and instrumentation, metering and control systems.

Skills To

Recognize off-normal conditions, assess cause and react effectively; read and interpret electrical and electronic schematics and diagrams; install, repair, troubleshoot, maintain, and operate gas control equipment such as RTU's, Chromatographs, regulators, valves and meters; calibrate, use and maintain test equipment; establish cooperative working relationships with others; communicate effectively orally and in writing; keep accurate and organized documentation.

Desirable Qualifications

- 3+ years' experience using SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems and control technologies - 3+ years' experience applying pipeline safety regulations, industry standards, and best practices (e.g., PHMSA regulations) - 3+ years' experience working with measurement, regulation, and analyzation equipment utilized in the operation of a transmission natural gas pipeline

- Certifications such as Operator Qualification (OQ) or specialized training in transmission gas pipeline operations and maintenance

- 3+ years' experience working on a high-pressure natural gas pipeline

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) - Who We Are

As the nation's sixth-largest community-owned electric service provider, we're proud of our reputation as one of the best places to work in Sacramento. Our employees tell us in our engagement surveys they're "Happy, satisfied and engaged" which helps create a workplace that best serves our customers. Sacramento was named as the 2nd happiest place to work in America by Forbes Magazine. Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and the world-renowned Napa Valley are within easy driving distance of our locations.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

SMUD celebrates diversity, and inspires an inclusive culture based on trust and respect to create belonging and connection among our employees, customers, and communities. By working together, we are powering positive, equitable opportunities for all. We aspire to be a workplace where you can be yourself, achieve your best, and thrive together.

An example of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is when SMUD signed the California Equal Pay Pledge in 2020. This requires equal pay for employees who perform “substantially similar work,” when viewed as a composite of skill, effort, and responsibility at the time those employees started within that classification. As such, initial hiring salary range is not subject to negotiation and salaries will vary over time based on performance.

SMUD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications, merit, and business needs and interests.

Why Sacramento, California?

The capitol of California, Sacramento is the state's sixth-largest city, and the 35th largest in the U.S. Local universities include California State University, University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law, and the University of California, Davis and several competitive community colleges. The UC Davis Medical Center, a world-renowned research hospital, is one of more than a dozen hospitals and shared services centers in the Sacramento region. Part of the agriculturally-rich Central Valley, Sacramento is at the forefront of the farm-to-fork food movement. Northern California is home to some of the country's top technology companies, including Google and LinkedIn, and a multitude of startups in many industries. Sacramento is home to the NBA Kings, the River Cats (AAA baseball), the Republic FC (soccer) and the San Francisco Giants, NBA Warriors and NFL 49er's aren't far away. Sacramento offers an affluent liberal arts community with Broadway, Mondavi Center, Crocker Museum and summer musical theater to name a few.

On-site Work

This role will be an on-site role that will require being in person at one of SMUD's campuses daily to complete work tasks.

CalPERS

SMUD is a CalPERS agency. As a member of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), SMUD offers eligible employees access to a defined benefit pension plan along with other valuable retirement and health benefits. This program helps provide financial security both during your career and after retirement. To learn more about CalPERS and the benefits it offers, please visit www.calpers.ca.gov.

SMUD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. SMUD complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

SMUD expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of SMUD employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Req ID: 2610