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Washington Gas · 1 day ago

WGL - Gate Station Technician I

Herndon, 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 Gate Station Technician I will assist in the safe operation and maintenance of gate station facilities and pressure regulating equipment, under the direction of senior personnel.

Oil and Gas

Responsibilities

Assist in the operations of GSO Facilities

Assist in the maintenance work on GSO facility equipment and machinery

Operate valves as required

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, work orders etc

Communicate effectively via company radio, verbal instructions, etc

Stock and equip company vehicles

Maintain tools and equipment; 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

Qualification

Technical experienceMathematics knowledgeElectronics knowledgeMechanical aptitudeDrawing interpretationComputer skillsSafety trainingCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma/GED

Must have working knowledge of mathematics, physics and electronics

Must pass Criteria assessment prior to hiring

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

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