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Delta Utilities · 10 hours ago

Gas Service Tech (Level I, II, or III)

Lake Charles, LA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level

0+ years exp

Delta Utilities is a natural gas utility headquartered in New Orleans that provides safe, reliable natural gas services across Louisiana and Mississippi. The Gas Service Tech role involves performing field operations related to the installation, repair, and maintenance of natural gas distribution facilities while representing the company in the community.

Customer ServiceEnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas

Hiring Manager

Tommie Miers, MBA, SHRM-CP

Responsibilities

Initiates gas service and perform leak investigations and repairs

Locates gas lines

Reads gas meters

Conduct load surveys

Completes work orders in system for documentation

Serves as First Responder in emergency situations

Conducts Cathodic Protection system monitoring activities

Conducts odorization activities

Including all the above duties in addition to the below. May instruct service employees as needed

May instruct service employees as needed

Qualification

Natural gas distributionLeak investigationCathodic Protection monitoringCustomer serviceDocumentation skillsTeam collaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTime managementAdaptabilityFeedback acceptance

Required

Requires a high school education or GED

Gas Service Tech I: Requires no prior related work experience

Gas Service Tech II: 2-4 years of experience in natural gas distribution service work

Gas Service Tech III: 4+ years of experience in natural gas distribution service work

Valid driver's license

Able to operate a motor vehicle, including the ability to enter and exit vehicle unassisted

Able to perform on-site inspections

Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop

Able to sit for extended periods of time

Able to operate a copy machine, fax machine, calculator, telephone and other miscellaneous office equipment

Able to exert up to 50 Lbs. of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push or otherwise move objects

Compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) drug and alcohol regulations is required, including but not limited to pre-employment drug testing and background screening

Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities

Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels

Work is predominately done while standing or sitting

The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize and analyze are required

Able to work daily in all types of weather conditions

Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime

Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion

Able to work rotating shifts, if required

Able to respond to emergency calls and/or callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty

Able to wear and operate personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs daily

Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT drivers and DOT safety sensitive positions

May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aide in restoration efforts