Regulator Technician I

general description

this is an internal job posting. Only current city of hamilton employees who are iuoe members are eligible to apply. This is skilled work installing, operating and maintaining natural gas system pressure/flow regulation equipment. This includes skilled labor in installation, maintenance, adjustment, inspection and testing of gate stations, regulator stations and relief sites. The natural gas regulator technician is responsible for assisting with the proper odorization of natural gas at city gate stations to include but not limited to the installation, operation and maintenance of all odorization equipment, including monitoring and adjusting odorant concentrations.

This position reports to the assistant superintendent of gas and water.

• assist the regulator technician ii in the installation, operation, maintenance and adjustment of regulators according to the department of transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and requirements;
• assist with troubleshooting various natural gas system related service calls and promptly, effectively, and safely resolve service issues;
• compile and maintain work and inspection records; compile and maintain various required records and reports;
• assist with the installation, operation, maintenance and/or replace natural gas regulators and relief valves;
• assist with the installation, operation and maintenance of gas odorization equipment;
• operate and maintain natural gas fired boilers;
• perform emergency repairs and keep regulator pits pumped out if flooded when the regulator technician ii is unavailable;
• performs related work as required.

• basic knowledge of mechanical operation of regulators and all associated equipment.
• basic knowledge of operation of all regulator stations.
• ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications, and construction plans/drawings.
• thorough knowledge of construction and maintenance materials, tools, equipment applicable to the required work.
• thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety requirements.
• thorough knowledge of city natural gas system piping/pressure layout.
• ability to meet/exceed dot requirements.
• ability to compile and maintain records and prepare various reports.

minimum qualifications:

• high school diploma or equivalent (g.e.d.)
• valid driver's license
• six (6) months experience or training in gas operations and regulators
• must be operator qualified.

• one (1) year experience or training in gas operations and regulators.

the below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan.

temporary and part-time positions are not eligible for the benefits listed below.

for specific questions, contact the hr contact indicated on the job posting.

the city offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. The medical plan is a high deductible health plan (hdhp) with a health savings account (hsa) to help cover eligible healthcare expenses. Health insurance coverage begins on your date of hire.

for many employee groups, the city provides 17 days (136 hours/year) of paid holiday leave. These include: new year's day, martin luther king day, good friday, memorial day, independence day, labor day, thanksgiving day and the friday after, christmas eve day, christmas day and new year's eve.

after six months of employment, employees are eligible for $10,000 coverage under our group life insurance policy. Additional coverage up to the employee's annual salary ($40,000 maximum) may be purchased. Upon retirement this coverage will be reduced to $4,000. The premiums will be paid by the city.

life insurance (term and whole life), critical illness/cancer, accident, short / long term disability insurance

this plan allows employees to build a financial reserve for retirement by using pre-tax, payroll deducted contributions. This money…