WGL - Pressure Technician

Job Description

Union:
Yes

Bargaining Unit/Local: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 96

Rate Classification: Grade 4A - $33.14 per hour, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Number of Positions Available: 1

What This Role is About:

As a Pressure Technician I, you'll support the safe and efficient operation of pressureregulating equipment at our GSO (Gas System Operations) facilities. Working alongside experienced technicians, you'll gain handson experience maintaining and operating essential gas system equipment that helps keep service reliable for our customers.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical, handson work and wants to grow their skills in a structured, team oriented environment.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30AM-3:00PM (EST).

• Work under general direction of higher graded employee or supervisor, supporting daily operations and maintenance.
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of Gas System Operations (GSO) facilities, including regulator station maintenance and troubleshooting, confined space work, transmission valve maintenance, transmission service maintenance.
• Perform periodic inspections of stations to help ensure safety and reliability.
• Complete installation work for GSO facilities, including tubing, conduit, wiring, piping, and structural framework.
• Perform general station and site upkeep, such as yard/building maintenance, digging & manual labor, snow removal, and painting, grass cutting, & trimming.
• Interpret and use company records and documentation, including map books & station drawings.
• Communicate clearly and effectively through company radio, verbal instructions, and team coordination.
• Stock, equip, and maintain company vehicles to ensure tools & materials are ready for the job.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition

• 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.

• High School Diploma/GED Formal technical training preferred.
• At least 18 months of hands-on technical experience, using tools (mechanical or pipe fitting work; equipment installation or maintenance; pumps, compressors, automotive or small engine repair; HVAC, plumbing, or regulator maintenance.
• Mechanical aptitude with basic knowledge of math, physics, electronics, and gas systems (including the ability to smell odorized natural gas).
• Ability to read basic maps, drawings, and technical documents.
• Intermediate computer skills, including data entry, file management, creating/updating documents or spreadsheets, and sending emails with attachments.
• Valid driver's license

• Ability to pass required assessments and entry level pressure operations testing
• Willingness and ability to complete all required training, Operator Qualifications, safety training, and certifications
• Ability to pass the Pressure Technician II exam within 18 months of hire

Please note that current union members will receive priority on these vacancies, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply.

For Canadian hires:
Alta Gas 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/Alta Gas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide…