Gas Leak Survey Technician | Buffalo, NY

Davita Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in utility services is seeking a Gas Leak Survey Technician in Buffalo, NY. The role involves surveying gas lines for leaks, requiring extensive walking in various conditions and exceptional attention to detail. Candidates must have a high school diploma and experience working outdoors, with a starting pay of $20/hour.

Benefits

Health and dental plans

Group life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off plans

Company vehicle for driver-based positions

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of continuous work experience or 6 months of outdoor work.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Survey gas leaks using a Methane Leak Detector.
• Perform visual inspections of gas meters and lines.
• Collect data using handheld devices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Ability to work independently

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Bermex, Inc.

About The Team

At Bermex, we put value on our customer relationships. We're always looking for a way that we can delight our customers by going the extra mile.Bermexoffers expert meter reading services and solutions to utilities and associated organizations throughout the United States, including leak detection, atmospheric corrosion, line location, software service solutions, as well as water, gas, and electric meter reading. At Bermex, we are always looking for motivated individuals who enjoy working independently and love the outdoors to become a part of our team.

About the Role

The Gas Leak Survey Technician reports to the Assistant Manager or Supervisor at Bermex. This position plays a key role in surveying gas lines, meters, piping, and surrounding areas for evidence of gas leaks using a Methane Leak Detector. This position requires a high degree of physical activity, working in a wide variety of weather conditions, excellent time management, and exceptional attention to detail.

***Salary Transparency: For those residing in New York, the pay rate for this role is $20/hour. ***

What You'll Do

Gas Leak Surveying:

• Surveys gas leaks by walking from site to site

• Follows sketches and diagrams to identify gas line locations

• Utilizes a Remote Methane Leak Detector (RLMD) or similar device to detect natural gas leaks

• Performs visual inspections of gas meters, lines and fittings

• Grades gas leaks by level of severity and reports/escalates accordingly

• Follows strict Utility, State and Federal guidelines relating to surveying, grading, and reporting gas leaks

• Collects data using handheld computer or other collection device

• Follows safety, quality, and operational procedures

• Completes assigned routes and work orders on the assigned date

Survey in Various Environmental Conditions:

• Extensively walk and stand for much of the workday

• Walk for long distances in various weather conditions (rain, sleet, hail, snow, extreme heat or cold, etc.)

• Exert physical force moving objects (routinely 10lbs of force, up to an occasional 50lbs of force)

Customer & Team Communication:

• Refers all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities

• Providestimely reports and documentation to management per procedures

• May provide general information about services to customers, when applicable

• Use telephones, tablets, and/or computers to communicate

• Participates in safety meetings

• Shows courtesy and professionalism when dealing with customers and other employees

Other duties as assigned.

About You

Must Haves:

• Experience: 1 year of continuous work with the same employer, and/or 6 or more months working outdoors. Upon hire, the candidate will need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Nice to Have:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED

• Experience: 1 or more years of experience in gas services; 2 years of continuous work with the same employer, and/or 1 or more years working outdoors.

Your Skills:

• Ability to multi-task and work independently as well as a team

• Exceptional flexibility in scheduling

• Adequate time management skills to workin a timely manner

• Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with management and customers

• Ability to interact with unhappy or negative customers in a professional manner

• Excellent attention to detail for problem solving and finding

• Ability to walk long distances and prepare for weather conditions, accordingly

This role would not be a good fit if you:

• Do not enjoy working independently

• Do not enjoy working in outdoor conditions

• Do not enjoy walking long distances

• Are not flexible and do not enjoy adapting to your current work schedule or routine

• Do not have adequate planning and time management skills to finish a days work in a timely manner

Drug/Alcohol Testing:

• Drug/alcohol testing is required

• Drug/alcohol testing required per Non-Regulatory requirements for employees working with water, electric, and meters

• Drug/alcohol testing required per Federal DOT regulations for employees working with gas meters

Benefits

Health and Safety:

• Group health plans including medical/prescription, dental, vision and a variety of other coverage options

• Company paid group life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Saving Account with company match

• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members

Retirement:

• Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost

• Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match

PTO Plans (after 90 completed days of service for full-time employees):

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Wedding Day

• Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans

• Paid Sick Time (New York based positions ONLY)

Perks/Allowances

• Company vehicle (for all driver-based positions)

• Gas card for company vehicle (if applicable)

• Company provided cell phone or mobile allowance (if applicable)

• Boot allowance from approved vendors

• Daily per diem for travel-based positions

Where We Work

Employees will begin their day at the local office where they will pick up their company vehicle, equipment, and assignments for the day.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)