Gas Operations Technician I

Job Summary

The Gas Operation Technician position is an entry level position responsible for working with the Gas Operation Technician III level position on the operation, maintenance, and construction of Dominion Energy South Carolina’s natural gas system. Duties include: responding to pipeline damages, repairs and replacements to below-ground gas pipelines and fittings, working in conditions where natural gas is present, responding to customer calls/concerns, completing customer meter orders (blocking, unblocking, pulling meters for testing, painting meters, conducting zero use and high bill complaint investigations), performing above ground leak repairs, performing underground line locating, conducting leak survey and atmospheric corrosion surveys, performing valve maintenance work, and conducting odorant checks.

In addition to working with Gas Operation Technician III’s, Gas Operation Technician I’s will go through the Gas Apprentice Training Program, a three-year program involving training courses and Operational Qualifications (OQ) which includes electronic testing and hands-on testing. Continuous advancement and OQ in the training program are required. The successful candidate should be driven towards graduating the program and the Gas Operation Technician III career.

This position reports to Dominion Energy South Carolina in Florence, South Carolina.

The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outlined below.

• Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

The knowledge, skills, abilities and experience required for entry into this job include the following:

• 0-2 years’ experience;
• Must be routinely available for call out or emergency situations and be able to work overtime;
• Must live within the service territory of the assigned work location;
• Must have the ability to read and apply applicable procedures, document compliance activities, and wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) in hazardous environments;
• Must be able to work in trenches and excavations with mud and water, cutting or joining pipe both inside and outside, using a jackhammer and other heavy equipment to excavate sites for street construction, continuous standing, sitting, or walking, climbing ladders, crawling under houses and in attics, working outdoors in various weather conditions, and/or driving 6 to 8 hours daily;
• Must be able to lift up to 24 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.
• Ability to work well with diverse teams and customers, good communication skills, time management & organizational skills, problem-solving skills, ability to adapt to quickly changing demands, schedules, and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and knowledge with natural gas pipeline construction, operations, maintenance, repairs, or hot tapping & stopping operations;
• Experience working in underground utility construction, maintenance, or other relevant work experience;
• Experience with underground line locating;
• Commercial Driver’s License (Class A) obtained.

Education Requirements

Completion of high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED) is required.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Obtain Commercial Driver's License (Class A) within twelve months of start date.

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

• Subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing with satisfactory results subject to DOT and company requirements.
• Comply with OSHA annual audiometric testing requirements.
• Will require frequent bending, climbing, twisting, balancing and reaching.

Test Description

No Testing Required