Gas System Technician, Gas

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Short/long term disability

Life insurance

Sick and vacation leave

11 paid holidays

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness clinic

Job summary

The City of Alexandria is hiring a Gas System Technician to install, inspect, maintain, test and repair gas equipment. The role also involves monitoring gas pressure/volume and coordinating with SCADA operators; the position requires 24-hour call responsibility.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with 3 years of related experience and a valid Louisiana driver’s license; certification requirements with OPS must be met within six months of hire. 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; 3 years in testing, maintenance, and repair of regulators, reliefs, control valves, meters and SCADA equipment.
• Valid driver’s license; must obtain Louisiana driver license on appointment and maintain it.
• Must obtain Office of Pipeline Safety certifications within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, tests, repairs, adjusts, and inspects regulators, reliefs, control valves, meters, and stations; inspects contractors' work on regulator stations.
• Reads and interprets monthly charts and reports; computes bills.
• Prepares and processes necessary paperwork and reports per department policies.
• Receives calls and prepares work orders.
• Coordinates field work or troubleshooting with SCADA System Operators on the SCADA system.

Skills

SCADA experience

Regulators & valves

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Gas System Technician, Gas

Annual Salary Range: $36,103.86 - $48,745.63 Grade: 21

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in the Gas Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana, to perform advanced technical work that involves installing, inspecting, maintaining, testing, and repairing assorted natural gas equipment as well as adjusting and monitoring gas pressure and volume in the natural gas system. This position is subject to 24-hour call.

Benefits

The City of Alexandria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical insurance, dental and vision, short/long term disability, group and dependent life insurance, sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness clinic for employees and their dependents. Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandria's Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, tests, repairs, adjusts, and inspects reliefs, regulators, control valves, meters, and stations; inspects work performed by contractors on regulator stations.
• Reads and interprets monthly charts and reports; computes bills.
• Prepares and processes necessary paperwork and reports as required by department policies and procedures.
• Receives calls and prepares work orders.
• Coordinates and performs any field work or troubleshooting required with SCADA System Operators on the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) years experience in the testing, maintenance, and repair of regulators, reliefs, control valves, meters and assorted equipment in the SCADA network; or any equivalent combination, of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid driver's license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. Must obtain certifications as required by the Office of Pipeline Safety within six months of hire.

Work Schedule

40 hours per week; Subject to 24-hour call and weekends.

Must include copies of driver's license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

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The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer