Leak Survey Technician, Gas

City of Alexandria, LA; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Alexandria, LA is seeking a Gas Leak Survey Specialist to perform detailed surveys of the municipal natural gas system, classify leaks, and report findings to the utility and to state and federal inspectors. The role requires maintaining survey records and initiating safety measures as needed.

Applicants must have a High School diploma or GED with substantial gas system maintenance experience, plus a valid driver’s license and eventual certifications per Office of Pipeline Safety within

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with substantial experience in maintenance/repair of a natural gas system.

Responsibilities

• Survey, monitor, and classify leaks in the gas distribution system and report findings to the utility and inspectors.
• Prepare, process, and maintain records and reports as required by policies and mandates.
• Maintain a system for conducting and updating surveys.
• Determine and initiate necessary repairs, precautions, warnings and safety measures.
• Operate hand tools and equipment related to gas leak surveying; use a PC to complete essential functions.
• Inspect and maintain equipment related to gas leak surveying.

Skills

Surveying

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Gas surveying equipment

Job description

The purpose of this classification is to perform survey work on the Natural Gas Utility System to ensure compliance with State of Louisiana and Federal mandates. This position is subject to 24-hour call.

Applies knowledge of layout, characteristics of the municipal gas distribution system to safely survey, monitor, and classify leaks in the gas system, and report findings to the utility, as well as state and federal inspectors.

Prepares, processes, and maintains the appropriate records; prepares and processes all reports as required by department policies and procedures and applicable state and federal mandates.

Maintains a system for conducting and updating surveys.

Determines and initiates necessary repairs, precautions, warnings and safety measures.

Ensures compliance with state and federal mandates and guidelines.

Operates hand tools, including hand-held breaker, and equipment related to gas leak surveying; operates a personal computer as necessary to complete essential functions.

Inspects, cleans, and maintains various equipment related to gas leak surveying.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or GED; supplemented by significant experience in maintenance and repair of a natural gas system; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification. Examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location if applicable.

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