Production Utility I

Avangrid; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Comprehensive health, dental, and life

Professional development and career-op

Job summary

The Berkshire Gas Company, part of Avangrid, is seeking a Production Utility III in Pittsfield, MA. The role involves hands-on gas distribution tasks, supporting maintenance at stations and regulator pits, and calibration of SCADA and gas detection equipment.

You will work under supervision and may join on-call schedules after qualification. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus knowledge of electrical circuits and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair instrumentation devices.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic, and telephone circuits.

Responsibilities

• Perform or assist with natural gas distribution under supervision.
• Support maintenance at gate stations, plants, and district regulator pits.
• Calibrate and maintain SCADA systems and gas instrumentation.
• Carry out additional duties in Production as assigned.
• Participate in on-call rotation after qualification.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Hand tools

Job description

Job Info

POSITION - Union: Production Utility III

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

LOCATION: MA - Pittsfield

HOURLY RATE: $34.13

What We Offer:

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
• 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Professional development and clear career advancement pathways

JOB DUTIES:

• Perform or assist with tasks related to natural gas distribution under the direct supervision of qualified personnel.
• Support maintenance activities for gate stations, propane-air plants, district regulator pits, and industrial meter sets.
• Assist with calibration and upkeep of SCADA systems, gas detection equipment, odorizers, and other related instrumentation.
• Carry out additional operational and maintenance duties within the Production department as assigned.
• Participate in the Production on-call rotation schedule upon meeting qualification requirements.
• Maintain required residency within designated proximity once fully qualified for on-call responsibilities.
• Perform other related duties as needed to support departmental operations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have knowledge of and understand electrical, electronic, and telephone circuits.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair instrumentation devices.
• Ability to work from instruction manuals and assembly drawings.
• Ability to lift heavy objects directly from the ground or from overhead.
• Display knowledge of safety procedures and rules of the company.
• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Be able to pass a full-face respirator medical exam.

Skills/Abilities:

• Effective problem-solving skills with attention to detail and the analytical ability to evaluate complex data and apply good judgment to take appropriate follow up actions as needed while working without close supervision.
• Strong PC skills along with proficient knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel and word applications.
• Use of hand tools.
• Must have good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Must possess dexterity for operating hand and power tools in a safe manner.
• Must be highly productive and results oriented and willing to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in underground and confined space regulator vaults.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.

NOTE:

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identification and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. The duties set forth are not for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work to any classification; they do not contain duties of a similar or less skilled nature normally performed under a job title.

COMPETENCIES:

• Be a role model
• Be agile
• Collaborate and Share
• Develop Self & Others
• Empower to grow
• Focus to achieve results
• Technical Skills

Company:

THE BERKSHIRE GAS COMPANY

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Emergency and NERC Roles

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee's management.

Job Posting End Date: November-30-2026