Gas Measurement Technician

Job Title

Calibrates, installs, inspects, repairs, and tests gas pressure regulating and measurement equipment of gas distribution and transmission systems to ensure gas regulator stations and system valve maintenance are in compliance with Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). in providing effective and safe gas distribution.

Position functions primarily outside with exposure to all types of weather and traffic conditions, frequent exposure to gas fumes, fire and explosive hazards, dust and noise. Protective clothing includes hearing protection, fire retardant suits, gloves, safety shoes, hard hat and safety glasses.

Heavy physical work involving balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching above shoulder height; pushing and pulling items weighing up to two-hundred (200) pounds; lifting and carrying items weighing up to forty (40) pounds; operating a motor vehicle and navigating across even and uneven surfaces. Sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, or other communication capabilities, vision or other powers of observation, manual dexterity, tactile senses, and personal mobility and physical reflexes sufficient to effectively and efficiently perform essential job functions.

Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, and responding to customer issues. It may also involve responding to emergency situations, work on holidays, weekends, nights, overtime, call-back and standby status. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policy.

• Maintains high pressure residential and commercial regulator stations; performs the dismantling, rebuilding, repairing, and compressing of seals; performs annual regulator inspections to ensure efficient performance.
• Updates, maintains, and completes applicable forms and records to provide accurate and timely information.
• Calibrates gas leaks, carbon monoxide detecting equipment, and gas pressure recorders.
• Records odorization levels; maintains and services odorant dispensing units; monitors odorant tank levels to maintain functionality and resolve issues.
• Performs Atmospheric Corrosion Control; sand blasts and paints regulator stations in accordance with established processes, procedures, and schedules to meet requirements.
• Maintains compress natural gas stations, checks oil levels, and performs troubleshooting on compressors, dispensers, and card readers to ensure functionality and continued operations.
• Removes debris from gas lines and adjusts pressure to maintain and restore service.
• Monitors pressure and pressure regulators to make necessary adjustments.
• Responds to service calls to make necessary adjustments and repairs; provides information to the customer to provide appropriate levels of customer service and support.
• Conducts pipeline inspections, checks exposed high pressure gas pipelines, and writes work orders for repairs.

High School Diploma or GED AND four (4) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of master meter and regulator station equipment as part of a natural gas distribution system. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy. Licenses/Certification(s) Valid driver's license and Journeyman Gas Fitter license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City policy.

Operator qualified (OQ Certification) required within sixty (60) days of hire.

Knowledge of: gas distribution systems, pressure regulators, relief valves, and related electrical telemetering controls and equipment; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices and procedures; general layout of the City's natural gas and water systems; safety equipment and procedures used when working on natural gas lines; safety and installation codes relating to utility operations; use and care of applicable equipment;

current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment; current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;

business and personal computers and related software applications;
City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.

Ability to: perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines;…