Field Gas Distribution Technician – Maintenance & Service

Atmos Energy Corporation; Forney (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atmos Energy Corporation in Texas seeks a field operations professional to install, maintain, and repair natural gas lines, meters and regulators, and to respond to service requests including connections and leak investigations.

The role requires Sr Level status in service or construction, a valid driver's license, and OQ/certifications within six months, with strong safety and communication skills to coordinate with contractors and customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 4 years total natural gas service and construction and maintenance field experience.
• Must have obtained Sr Level status in either service or construction and maintenance
• Requires a valid driver's license in accordance with Company standards.
• May require CDL, if required see Driver Policy.
• Must obtain and maintain any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications within six months.
• Must obtain and maintain a Competent Person certificate within six months.
• Computer Skills: Requires working knowledge of various software applications for data entry, reference and/or retrieval tasks.
• Communication Skills: Requires the ability to communicate with internal/external customers to obtain and/or provide explanations and/or information.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains and repairs natural gas lines, meters and regulators. Turns natural gas lines on and off, as necessary.
• Responds to customer requests for service including connections, disconnections and leak investigations.
• Operates and maintains heavy and/or specialized equipment and tools in order to dig and backfill ditches load and unload pipe, meter fittings and other materials.
• Reads meters and records consumption for billing. Disconnects delinquent accounts as necessary.
• Assists in providing barricades and channelization services at worksites that are in compliance with Federal and state regulations and Company standards.
• Assists with the investigation and resolution of lost and unaccounted for natural gas.
• Performs welding operations for the installation, maintenance and repair of natural gas mains, service lines, meter guards and regulator stations.
• Plans, monitors, coordinates and inspects work of contractor crews to assure compliance with Federal, state and local codes and regulations as well as Company policies, procedures and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Valid driver's license

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL (if required)

Job description

Atmos Energy Corporation in Texas seeks a field operations professional to install, maintain, and repair natural gas lines, meters and regulators, and to respond to service requests including connections and leak investigations.

The role requires Sr Level status in service or construction, a valid driver's license, and OQ/certifications within six months, with strong safety and communication skills to coordinate with contractors and customers.