Natural Gas Technician

Job Description

Union: Yes

Bargaining Unit/Local: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 96

Rate Classification: Grade 3- $26.41 per hour, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Washington Gas is hiring Natural Gas Technicians!

Join our team and help maintain safe, reliable gas transportation across VA, MD, and DC. In this role, you’ll assist with maintaining gas facilities, support crews with manual excavation and pneumatic tools, and operate company vehicles. Work involves rotating shifts in a 24/7 operation, and after training, you may be assigned to any station within our service area.

If you’re ready for a hands-on role with great benefits and growth opportunities, apply today and power your future with Washington Gas!

What You'll Do:

- Assist with emergency and priority situations to ensure safe and reliable service.

- Support the lead person and senior employees to maintain equipment in working order.

- Retrieve necessary tools and equipment to perform repairs.

Job Assignment Responsibilities:

- Adhere to Washington Gas Engineering & Operating standards and all company policies and procedures.

- Follow all Federal, State, and Local codes.

- Complete or verify all documents associated with each job.

- Ensure work is completed within the given timeframe.

- Maintain personal and job site safety at all times.

- Install and remove protective barriers (such as shoring material).

- Follow proper excavation practices according to company standards.

- Load and unload required materials.

- Work in confined spaces and wear a respirator when working in gaseous atmospheres or confined spaces.

Operate Power Tools as Needed:

- Breakers, rammers, clay spades, drills, cutters, saws, and other tools.

Excavate Company Facilities:

- Use hand excavation tools.

- Follow proper procedures when excavating near or around other utilities.

Assist with Regular and Scheduled Maintenance:

- Leak investigations, grading, detection, and surveys.

- Valve inspections and drip monitoring.

- Tightening, adjusting, and repairing basic/minor leakage.

Interpret Company Records:

- Read and interpret company records, including quad maps and map books.

Communicate Effectively:

- Communicate with customers and co-workers electronically and in person.

- Represent Washington Gas professionally to maintain good customer relations and company reputation.

Stock and Equip Company Vehicle:

- Order materials needed for daily activities.

- Secure and store materials safely.

- Dispose of excess debris properly.

- Keep vehicle clean and orderly.

- Follow guidelines for returning damaged material.

Maintain Tools and Equipment:

- Inspect, test, and document findings for company equipment, including CGI, fire extinguishers, PPE, and more.

Additional Activities:

- May be assigned to related business support and administrative activities such as storeroom cycle counts and audits, peer safety observations, vehicle clean-outs, and cross-functional training activities.

What We're Looking For:

- High School diploma or equivalent. (G.E.D.)

- At least 6 months of experience preferred in construction or mechanical trade such as but limited to; HVAC, plumbing, electrical, welding, carpentry, landscaping, automotive industry.

- Experience utilizing hand tools.

- Natural Gas experience preferred.

- Must pass a pre-interview math and reading assessment administered by Washington Gas.

- Basic computer skills.

- Demonstrate good verbal communication skills.

New hires at this level must successfully complete all assigned training modules, qualifying exams and field clearances, including Flagging and Plastic Pipe Joint (PPJ mechanical) certifications, gas odor recognition testing, and must successfully complete respirator qualifications to include all hygiene requirements needed to wear a tight-fitting respirator.

- Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver’s License required. Must meet Company driving standards. Must acquire Federal Motor Carrier (FMC) medical card within 6 months from date hired into position.

Shift Work: Required

Use Of Personal Vehicle: As required

- CDL HOLDERS ARE SUBJECT TO TESTING UNDER FEDERAL HIGHWAY REGULATIONS

Please note that current union members will receive priority on these vacancies, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply.

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Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide clean and affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.To learn more about our mission:

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For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.