Measurement & Controls Technician I — Entry Level

Hope Gas; Clarksburg (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Gas in West Virginia is seeking an entry-level MC&C Technician I to join our team. You will assist with installation, maintenance, inspection, calibration, and repair of measurement and control equipment within our gas utility system.

Under supervision, you will help ensure accurate gas measurement, reliable control systems, and clear data communication while adhering to safety standards and regulatory requirements. This is a full-time hourly role in a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license.
• At least one (1) year of experience relevant to instrumentation, controls, communications, and/or gas utility operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, maintenance, inspection, and calibration of gas measurement equipment including meters, transmitters, chromatographs, and recording devices.
• Perform routine meter inspections, basic verification testing, and assist with accuracy testing under supervision.
• Support maintenance of gas measurement equipment to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Assist with installation and maintenance of regulators, valves, RTUs, PLCs, and safety shutdown systems.
• Participate in testing and commissioning at regulator stations, gate stations, and compressor facilities.
• Identify and report equipment issues and potential malfunctions to senior personnel.
• Assist with installation and maintenance of communications equipment including radios, modems, cellular devices, telemetry systems.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Instrumentation basics

Calibration principles

Troubleshooting

Reading technical documents

MS Office familiarity

Safety consciousness

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Testing equipment (multimeters, calibration devices)

Job description

Hope Gas in West Virginia is seeking an entry-level MC&C Technician I to join our team. You will assist with installation, maintenance, inspection, calibration, and repair of measurement and control equipment within our gas utility system.

Under supervision, you will help ensure accurate gas measurement, reliable control systems, and clear data communication while adhering to safety standards and regulatory requirements. This is a full-time hourly role in a safety-conscious environment.