Hope Utilities · 4 months ago
Lead Gas Technician
Hope Utilities is seeking a Lead Gas Technician to oversee the planning, installation, and maintenance of piping systems for their residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The role involves assigning work to technicians, performing installations and adjustments, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
EnergyOil and GasSmall and Medium Businesses
Responsibilities
Completing and assigning work to other technicians for customer installations, rebuilds, and adjustments of nearly any component of the utility field infrastructure
Locating natural gas facilities and meter reading
Entering businesses, industrial complexes, and customers’ homes to explain technical subjects
Preparing written memos communicating complex topics and problems to customers
Working with Operations Manager to ensure compliance with O&M quality standards and required deadlines
Qualification
Required
Must complete nine years of satisfactory service as a Gas Technician
Maintain a current Maine Fuel Board License
Pass all required Operator Qualifications for the position
Maintain a N.A.C.E certification
Perform labor intensive tasks both indoors and outdoors; including but not limited to-wrenching, shoveling, lifting, pulling, standing, kneeling, for long periods of time
Lead with a safety-first mentality
Enhanced aptitude for mechanical systems, pressure regulators, and customer appliances
Meter maintenance, reading, and operation
Proficient with operating tools & equipment used by the Company
Actively helps to train other technicians
Sets an example for high quality workmanship
Be available to respond to overtime work and emergency calls
Reside within a specific geographic area near the Company operation center
Clearly and legibly complete written or electronic forms as required
Proficient with Microsoft office, GPS mapping programs, and electronic pressure and measurement devices
First responder for odor calls and gas service emergencies
Highly Proficient in the use and interpretation of SCADA
Ability to prioritize tasks based on deadlines and efficiency
Able to recognize and react to Abnormal Operating Conditions
Perform customer requested work orders in a timely manner
Complete compliance, operating, and maintenance tasks in a timely manner
Company
Hope Utilities
Hope Utilities is a holding company that owns natural gas and water distribution utilities across 7 states.
Funding
Current Stage
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