Gas Technician

Position Information

Location: Brunswick, ME

Pay Range: $54,750 - $68,400

Schedule: Field

Scope of Work:

A Gas Technician at Maine Natural Gas (MNG) is responsible for carrying out the tasks required for the safe operation and maintenance of MNGs Transmission system, Distribution systems, Metering & Regulating Stations, and District Regulator Stations.

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspection of work performed by contractors.

• Main and service installation.

• Meter installation and reading.

• Emergency response to gas odor calls.

• Operation and maintenance of metering and regulating stations.

• Operation and maintenance of district regulator stations.

• Emergency response to alarms at stations.

• Locating facilities in response to Dig Safe calls.

• Periodic testing, inspection, and leak surveys.

• Perform Gas Analysis and Safety Demonstrations.

• Assume the duties of the Operations Supervisor in his absence.

• Record keeping in accordance with MNGs Operating & Maintenance procedures.

• Work with Marketing to locate meters and service for new customers

• Development of as built drawings for new main and services.

• Inspection of work performed by the construction coordinator.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid Maine driver's license. If coming from out-of-state, shall possess a valid driver's license in the state of residence and obtain a Maine license within three months of starting work.

Required Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma and at least 1 year of work experience required.

• Associates Degree in Engineering Technology or Construction Engineering preferred.

• Maine PNT license preferred (must obtain after joining company).

• Must be able to respond to emergency calls to service area within an hour. (Brunswick, Topsham, Bath, West Bath, Bowdoin, Freeport, Pownal, Windham, Gorham)

• Must be available for 24/7 on call rotation.

Skills/Abilities:

A Company vehicle is assigned to each Gas Technician. It shall be the Gas Technicians responsibility to:

• Operate the vehicle courteously and in accordance with all laws of the State of Maine or any other state in the event that out-of-state travel is required.

• Keep the vehicle clean and neat to project a good company image

• Assure that the vehicle receives the necessary repairs, periodic maintenance and state inspections to keep it operating safely and reliably.

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