Lead Gas Technician

Frontier Natural Gas Company; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Natural Gas Company in Elkin, NC is seeking a Lead Gas Technician to perform a wide range of field tasks related to pressure and metering facilities. This safety-sensitive role oversees senior positions and ensures installation, setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of telemetering equipment, farm taps, and pressure regulation stations.

The position requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and bondability with no felony record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Valid motor vehicle license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform field tasks related to pressure and metering facilities.
• Install, set up, maintain, and troubleshoot telemetering equipment, farm taps, and pressure regulation stations.
• Inspect components of pressure regulation stations and farm taps.
• Troubleshoot and repair telemetering equipment and relief devices.

Skills

Clear communication

Analytical thinking

Valid driver27s license

Bondable

Microsoft Office experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

Lead Gas Technician

At Hope Utilities, you can build more than a career - you can make a difference. Our employees deliver essential services that improve the quality of life for the communities we serve, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace where every team member can thrive.

We foster a safe, inclusive, and high-performing culture that supports your growth, well-being, and success both at work and at home. We encourage fresh thinking, embrace new ideas, and empower employees to challenge conventional approaches. When you join Hope, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, celebrates achievements, and invests in helping you reach your full potential.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Gas Technician performs a wide variety of tasks in the field related to pressure and metering facilities. The individual is responsible for all aspects of the Senior Gas Technician & Gas Technician positions. Additionally, the individual is responsible for installation, set-up, maintenance, identification of abnormal operations conditions and troubleshooting/repairs for telemetering equipment, farm taps, pressure regulation stations and relief devices. The individual is also responsible for inspections of all components of pressure regulation stations and farm taps.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma is required for this position.
• The individual will be expected to have a valid motor vehicle license.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas verbally and in writing is crucial for ease of understanding between customers, authorities, and fellow employees.
• An analytical ability to investigate electrical and mechanical indications and use them to arrive at solutions to complex problems facilitates job duties immensely.
• A motor vehicle operator with valid license is required, and the applicant must be bondable with no record of felony convictions.
• Experience with Microsoft office as similar computer programs is desirable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Daily activity is fast paced, physically demanding, and with production goals. Duties involve heavy lifting and manual labor. The individual must be available for emergency call-outs and be able to work extended hours; job site reporting is common.
• Majority of the workday is spent outdoors; therefore this individual is exposed to (and must have tolerance for) extremes of heat, cold, noise, and dust. Exposure to construction equipment and normal driving hazards is encountered regularly.

SAFETY SENSITIVE JOB:

This is a safety sensitive job and as such is subject to random drug testing as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.). Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical examination and completing DOT OQ courses.

Information at a Glance

Company Name: Frontier Natural Gas Company

Job Location: ELKIN CITY PLANT

Department: FMS & Dispatch

Employment Category: Union

Lead Gas Technician

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