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Washington Gas · 3 days ago

WGL - Pressure Technician I

Springfield, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$31.56/hr - $31.56/hr

1+ years exp

Washington Gas is a North American energy infrastructure company focused on providing clean and affordable energy. The Pressure Technician I assists in the operation and maintenance of pressure regulating equipment and related components under the direction of higher-graded personnel.

Oil and Gas

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

Pressure operationsMechanical aptitudeGas knowledgeTechnical trainingComputer skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

High School Diploma/GED

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

Preferred

Formal technical training preferred

Benefits

Competitive pay

Incentive bonus plans

Holiday pay

401K matching

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Company

Washington Gas

Washington Gas Light Company is a regulated natural gas utility providing safe, reliable natural gas service to more than 1.3 million customers throughout Washington, D.C., and parts of Maryland and Virginia.

Founded in 1848

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

1001-5000 employees