WGL - Pressure Technician I

Job Description Union:

Yes

Bargaining Unit/Local:

International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 96

Rate Classification:

Grade 4A - $31.56 per hour, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Number of Positions Available:

1

Position Summary:

Assists in the operation and maintenance of pressure regulating equipment, valves and related components (GSO facilities). Directed by higher-graded personnel to operate, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot and install the equipment used at GSO facilities. Operates a company vehicle. Input time and data into work force management system (electronically).

You Will:

- Be under general direction of higher graded employee or supervisor.

- Assist in the operation and maintenance of GSO Facilities; including regulator station maintenance and troubleshooting, confined space work, transmission valve maintenance, transmission service maintenance.

- Perform miscellaneous duties in and around stations including yard and building maintenance, digging, snow removal, painting, grass cutting and trimming, etc.

- Perform periodic station inspections.

- Install tubing, conduit, wiring, piping, and framework for all GSO facilities.

- Interpret company records, such as, map book, station drawings, etc.

- Communicate effectively via company radio, verbal instructions, etc.

- Stock and equip company vehicles.

- Maintain tools and equipment; and 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.)

- Shift Work: As required. Will report to various company facilities as required. Overnight travel may be required.

- Use Of Personal Vehicle: As required

- Medical Card required for vehicle >10,000 lbs.

You Have:

- High School Diploma/GED Formal technical training preferred.

- Must have a minimum of 18 months of related hands-on technical experience, using tools, such as: Pipefitting/Mechanical trade, maintenance/installation of manufacturing equipment, pumps, compressors, automotive mechanics, small engine repair, HVAC, plumbing, regulator/maintenance, etc.

- Must pass Criteria Assessment.

- Must pass Pressure Operations Pressure Tech I Entry test.

- Must pass Pressure Technician II exam within 18 months of hire.

- Must successfully complete all training and Operator Qualifications.

- Valid driver’s license.

- Must be able to meet all certification requirements.

- Must successfully complete all mandated safety and annual training.

- Must have basic gas knowledge and must be able to smell odorized natural gas.

- Must have working knowledge of mathematics, physics and electronics.

- Must have basic mechanical aptitude.

- Must have basic map and drawing reading skills.

- Must have intermediate computer skills such as opening and closing files, data entry, creating and modifying spreadsheets and word documents, saving files, sending and receiving emails with attachments, etc.

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.

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:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvYAAg21IuU

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.