WGL - Service Assistant

WGL - Service Assistant

Position Summary
Assists with maintaining and providing safe and reliable gas transportation. Assists with the installation of large or unusual construction jobs which include the design, fabrication, and installation of the necessary piping, meters, regulators, and other devices such as security valves, control lines, valves, strainers, etc. Assists with investigating, identifying and repairing gas leaks on company piping systems and respond promptly to reports of escaping gas and malfunctioning appliances. Assists with CO investigations, and various types of maintenance and construction work on company facilities and instruments. Responsible for maintaining and adhering to WG Engineering and Operating standards. Operates company vehicles.

Tasks and Responsibilities
* Job assignment responsibilities:
* Assists with the purging with nitrogen of all large welded house lines on market enhancement and new business jobs before gas is introduced to the system.
* Has responsibility for overall safety of job site situations, including limited and restricted spaces;
* Assists with and ensures the safe operation of gas utilization equipment; provides minor adjustments to and otherwise makes safe malfunctioning appliances and appliance conversions (propane);
* Assists with the safe removal of mercury seal regulators from customer premises.
* Assists the Safety & Environment area with mercury spill incidents.
* Assists with the operation and maintenance of the "tank truck" and "tube trailer";
* Assists in the installation and maintenance of meters and regulators.
* Assists higher-graded employees in other duties as assigned.
* Uses special equipment (fire extinguisher, first aid, etc.)
* Performs regular and scheduled maintenance/construction on company facilities/customer premises:
* Customer/Company facilities is defined as, but not limited to:
* Gas mains, EMSL, services, risers, valves, shutoffs, meters, regulators (operators/monitors);
* Regular and scheduled maintenance is defined as, but not limited to:
* Assists with the removal of meters, turn offs, conducts leak investigations, grade and detection survey and miscellaneous meter work.
* Assists with the connection of house-line to meter build-ups, (copper, steel, corrugated steel and extended meter supply lines), sets and adjusts regulator and install meter;
* Assists with checks and verifying pressure on "Big Joe" regulator. Changes regulator when necessary;
* Assists with checking, cleaning, adjusting and rebuilds monitor/regulators for compliance;
* Assists with insulating meter build-ups, valve inspections, tightening, adjusts and repairs leakage;
* Maintains awareness of construction related activities in areas of WG facilities for damage prevention purposes; or the many hazardous conditions normally found in new construction of large buildings and remodeling of old buildings, shopping centers and projects.
* Interprets company records:
* Maintains ability to read and interpret company records, including, but not limited to, the following:
* SRC's, quad maps, SmallWorld, field notes, map book, etc.;
* Maintains ability to interpret Dispatcher's information when relayed verbally; and
* Maintains knowledge of Miss Utility laws and operation of One-Call Center.
* Communicates effectively via Radio/CAD unit:
* Communicates professionally and uses proper terminology while representing WG
* Maintains good rapport with customers. Maintains the Company's positive reputation.
* Operates the following Tools, as needed:
* Power tool: drills, cutters, saws, etc;
* Hand excavating tools; and
* Maintains awareness and follows proper procedures when excavating near other utilities.
* Stocks and equips company vehicle:
* Orders materials needed for daily activities;
* Secures and stores materials safely (including loading);
* Disposes of excess debris / materials properly and in accordance with WG policy and procedure;
* Keeps vehicle clean and orderly; and
* Follows guidelines for returning damaged material.
* Maintains tools, equipment/instruments:
* Inspects, tests and documents findings for; CGI, fire extinguisher, PPE, bonding cables, Jerome meters, etc.

In addition to the activities described above, employees can be assigned to related business support and administrative activities (ex.,dispatch integration activities, peer safety observations, vehicle clean-out, cross functional training activities, etc.)

* Shift Work: Required
* Use Of Personal Vehicle: As Required

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

Education: High School diploma or its equivalent (G.E.D.). Basic computer skills. Must have six (6) months Helper Mechanic and/or HVAC/plumbing or completion of a verified trade/workforce development program. Two (2) years Military experience accepted in lieu of 6 months experience. Must pass Work Keys Test and pre-qualifying written and practical exam(s) as applicable. Must successfully complete all assigned training modules, qualifying exams and field clearances including FMC, Flagger certification and PPJ Mechanical.

Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver's license, FMC, Flagger certification, and PPJ-Mechanical.

*CDL HOLDERS ARE SUBJECT TO TESTING UNDER FEDERAL HIGHWAY REGULATIONS

We offer a competitive starting pay rate of $29.40per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply

Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGasis a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly3,000strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions - from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately1.7 million customers' homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities acrossfour jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.

To learn more about our mission: https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL

WGL is an EO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled

For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.