• Gate Station Technician I

    AltaGas (Herndon, VA)


    Job Description

    Position Summary:

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

    Tasks and Responsibilities:

    • Under general direction of higher graded employee or supervisor:

    • Assists in the operations of GSO Facilities;

    • Assists in the maintenance work on GSO facility equipment and machinery;

    • Operates valves as required;

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

    • Performs periodic station inspections;

    • Installs tubing, conduit, wiring, piping, and framework for all GSO facilities;

    • Interprets company records, such as, map book, station drawings, work orders etc.;

    • Communicates effectively via company radio, verbal instructions, etc.;

    • Stocks and equips company vehicles;

    • Maintains 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

    Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

    • High School Diploma/GED Must have working knowledge of mathematics, physics and electronics. Must pass Work Keys Test. Formal technical training preferred.

    • Must have a minimum of 18 months of hands on technical experience, such as: mechanical trade, manufacturing equipment, pumps, compressors, automotive mechanics, small engine repair, HVAC, electronics, above ground gas piping and tubing.

    • New hires must pass Gate Station Technician I entrance level testing and;

    • Successfully complete all training, testing and Operator Qualifications for Gate Station Technician II position within eighteen (18) months of hiring.

    • Valid driver’s license. Must be able to meet all certification requirements. Must successfully complete all mandated safety and annual training.

    • *CDL HOLDERS ARE SUBJECT TO TESTING UNDER FEDERAL HIGHWAY REGULATIONS

    • Must be able to smell odorized natural gas.

    • Must have basic mechanical aptitude.

    • Must have basic drawing interpretation 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.

    WGL is an EO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled

    **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.

     
     

    AltaGas is a leading energy infrastructure company with a footprint in some of North America’s most strategic energy markets. Our strategy is simple: to leverage 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, and to new markets around the world.