Gas Technician Support, Line Locate



Performs work related to line locating, leak survey, collections, or meter reading activities.

 Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive and maintain company vehicle. Load, unload, and operate tools and equipment including but not limited to:
  • Crescent and pipe wrenches
  • Pliers and screwdrivers
  • Meters and regulators
  • Combustible gas indicators
  • Ladders
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • No Blow Equipment
  • FI Units
  • Power tools
  • Probe Bar
• Assist with pipeline locating using conductive, inductive and mark by measurement.
• Adhere to Line locating procedures and maintain compliance with OKIE 811 law.
• Turn gas service off, remove meters, install ERTs
• Inspect, calibrate, maintain, and/or repair line locating and leakage survey tools and equipment as applicable.
• Patrol and maintain pipeline markers. Complete encroachment investigations as applicable.
• Read gas meters; enter/record data utilizing handheld electronic meter reading equipment.
• Respond to line locate emergencies.
• Complete and/or update reports including but not limited to:
  • Equipment maintenance reports
  • Mileage reports
  • Time sheets
  • GIS Applications
  • Gas Leaks and work logs
• Assist with leakage surveys on pipelines as applicable.
• Install, program and troubleshoot electronic reader transmitters (ERTs).
• Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.
• Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

None required.

Experience

• This role typically calls for up to two years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge and/or training related to disconnects and gas piping.
• Demonstrated ability in use, function, and maintenance of tools applicable to position.
• Experience with the application of basic arithmetic:
  • addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Knowledge of transmission and distribution pipeline system operations.
• Knowledge of leakage survey procedures as applicable.
• Knowledge relative to:
  • Customer service and safety procedures
  • Use of electronic communications and Pragma CAD system as applicable
  • Characteristics of natural gas
• Experience and knowledge of basic computer usage and applicable computer software.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret maps, blueprints, plats, atlas pages, pipe sizing tables, flow charts, house numbers, dials, gauges, work logs, service orders, and applicable operation and repair manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to read and write fluently in English.
  

Licenses and Certifications

Applicable driver's license required.

Additional Requirements

This job description is meant as a guideline for employees of ONE Gas, Inc. It is not a definitive or exhaustive description and consequently may not include all tasks or functions related to the position. This document does not create, and is not part of, an employment contract. Please note the position may change to meet the changing requirements of the business. Employees may be assigned duties either, in addition to or instead of, those set out in this document and the position is subject to further changes at management’s discretion.