Natural Gas Technician

Position: WGL- Natural Gas Technician

Washington Gas is hiring Natural Gas Technicians!

Join our team and help maintain safe, reliable gas transportation across VA, MD, and DC. In this role, you’ll assist with maintaining gas facilities, support crews with manual excavation and pneumatic tools, and operate company vehicles. Work involves rotating shifts in a 24/7 operation, and after training, you may be assigned to any station within our service area. If you’re ready for a hands‑on role with great benefits and growth opportunities, apply today and power your future with Washington Gas!

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with emergency and priority situations to ensure safe and reliable service.
• Support the lead person and senior employees to maintain equipment in working order.
• Retrieve necessary tools and equipment to perform repairs.

Job Assignment Responsibilities:

• Adhere to Washington Gas Engineering & Operating standards and all company policies and procedures.
• Follow all Federal, State, and Local codes.
• Complete or verify all documents associated with each job.
• Ensure work is completed within the given timeframe.
• Maintain personal and job site safety at all times.
• Install and remove protective barriers (such as shoring material).
• Follow proper excavation practices according to company standards.
• Load and unload required materials.
• Work in confined spaces and wear a respirator when working in gaseous atmospheres or confined spaces.

Operate Power Tools as Needed:

• Breakers, rammers, clay spades, drills, cutters, saws, and other tools.

Excavate Company Facilities:

• Use hand excavation tools.
• Follow proper procedures when excavating near or around other utilities.

Assist with Regular and Scheduled Maintenance:

• Leak investigations, grading, detection, and surveys.
• Valve inspections and drip monitoring.
• Tightening, adjusting, and repairing basic/minor leakage.

Interpret Company Records:

• Read and interpret company records, including quad maps and map books.

Communicate Effectively:

• Communicate with customers and co-workers electronically and in person.
• Represent Washington Gas professionally to maintain good customer relations and company reputation.

Stock and Equip Company Vehicle:

• Order materials needed for daily activities.
• Secure and store materials safely.
• Dispose of excess debris properly.
• Keep vehicle clean and orderly.
• Follow guidelines for returning damaged material.

Maintain Tools and Equipment:

• Inspect, test, and document findings for company equipment, including CGI, fire extinguishers, PPE, and more.

Additional

Activities:

• May be assigned to related business support and administrative activities such as storeroom cycle counts and audits, peer safety observations, vehicle clean‑outs, and cross‑functional training activities.

What We’re Looking For:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• At least 6 months of experience in construction or mechanical trade (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, welding, carpentry, landscaping, automotive industry).
• Experience utilizing hand tools.
• Natural Gas experience preferred.
• Pass a pre‑interview math and reading assessment administered by Washington Gas.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Successfully complete all assigned training modules, qualifying exams and field clearances, including Flagging and Plastic Pipe Joint (PPJ mechanical) certifications, gas odor recognition testing, and respirator qualifications.

Shift Work:
Required

Use Of Personal Vehicle:
As required

Valid Driver’s License required. Must meet company driving standards. Must acquire Federal Motor Carrier (FMC) medical card within 6 months from date hired into position.

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.

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