WGL- Corrosion Control Tester

Job Description

Conducts basic level monitor and remedial surveys to comply with DOT 192 Subpart I – Requirements for Corrosion Control. Assists higher grade Corrosion Control employees in troubleshooting and proposing remedial actions to restore cathodic protection levels to company facilities. Provides locating services, as required. Performs construction activities relating to corrosion control, as needed. Assists with gas emergency response. Performs activities in connection with drip surveys and water outages. Operates company vehicles.

You Will:

- Perform appropriate basic corrosion surveys to evaluate, obtain and restore cathodic protection levels on company facilities.

- Assist higher grade employees in performing remedial corrosion surveys.

- Identify atmospheric corrosion and other AOCs.

- Assist in performing activities in connection with drip surveys and inspections.

- Locate and mark underground gas facilities as required.

- May provide assistance during gas emergencies.

- Mentor and help train other Corrosion Control Testers.

- Perform minor maintenance to company facilities such as meter build-ups, condulets, test wires, and test/drip boxes including, but not limited to, chipping out paved over test stations, using hand tools to clean out test stations or remove debris, replace wire nuts or repair wire connections, install 1 lb. “spike-style” anodes on meter risers, etc.

- Produce hard copy and electronic files of records and documents.

- Operate traffic control vehicle and use traffic control devices as needed.

- Ability to communicate as a Company representative in a professional manner with homeowners regarding the nature of the work and in response to questions by inquisitive residents.

- Perform, as directed, other duties as assigned.

In addition to the activities described above:

- May be assigned to related business support and administrative activities (ex. backend meter processing, backend corrosion processing, backend leak/damager prevention processing, peer safety observations, vehicle clean-out, cross functional training activities, etc.

You Have:

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

- Basic computer skills.

- Must successfully complete and pass all prerequisites including but not limited to Criteria pre-test, the Corrosion Control Tester Qualification School, all required Operation Qualification exams, all review schools and field clearances.

- Must qualify for Corrosion Control Technician I within 30 months of accepting a Corrosion Control Tester position.

- Must have basic drawing and map reading skills.

- Valid Driver’s License.

- Shift Work: As Required

- Use of Personal Vehicle: As Required

- CDL HOLDERS ARE SUBJECT TO TESTING UNDER FEDERAL HIGHWAY REGULATIONS

Washington Gas is proud to value diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply for this role.

We offer a competitive wage of $30.28 per hour. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Why work at AltaGas? AltaGas

is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provides 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 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: https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL 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.