Energy Tech (Entry)

Ngl Energy Partners; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

PECO Energy is seeking an Energy Technician to support gas and electric services. You will respond to emergencies, perform meter work, and handle 24/7 shifts during storms or energy delivery events.

Responsibilities include odor response, pipe fitting on meters, and troubleshooting electrical issues while maintaining high safety and customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to complete required EEI testing.
• Must be able to lift 85 pounds.
• Must be able to respond to emergency call‑outs and work shifts.
• Able to work under stressful conditions involving gas or electric emergencies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gas odor response and quick assessment of situations.
• Mechanical pipe fitting on customer meter sets.
• Repair single secondary outages on the PECO Electric distribution system.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues including voltage irregularities.

Skills

Emergency response

Mechanical troubleshooting

Customer interaction

Drive & CDL readiness

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Energy Technician is responsible for working with Gas and Electric Service; e.g., turn‑on and shut‑off services, meter work, gas and electrical emergencies. Energy Technicians are considered essential personnel and are required to respond to emergencies and work under all types of weather conditions.

Major Accountabilities

• Gas odor response
• Mechanical pipe fitting on customer meter sets
• Repair single secondary outages on the PECO Electric distribution system
• Troubleshoot and repair customer electrical issues including voltage irregularities; and gas and electric emergencies

Position Requirements

• Must be able to successfully complete required EEI testing
• Valid driver’s license and ability to receive and maintain CDL medical certificate
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to lift 85 pounds
• Ability to respond to emergency call‑out as essential personnel and to work shifts
• Ability to work in stressful environments involving gas or electric emergencies
• Ability to interact with customers on a one‑on‑one basis and portray PECO as the energy supplier of choice
• Willing to report to any location throughout the PECO territory (Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, and Philadelphia)
• Must be within the manufacturer's safe weight guidelines for equipment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Independent ability to mechanically troubleshoot issues
• Comfortable working at heights
• Ability to work 24×7 shifts during storms or other energy delivery emergencies

Preferred Experience

• Previous electric and/or gas work
• Mechanical experience with hand tools
• Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) experience
• Mechanical iron pipe fitting experience

Start Date

September 3rd, 2024.

Benefits

• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, floating and fixed holidays and sick time
• Maternity leave as well as paid bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child or to care for an ill family member, as applicable (eligibility based on position)
• Long‑term incentive plan for eligible positions
• Well‑being programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more