Gas Technician Support, Line Locate

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

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.
  

Qualifications

Education Requirements

None required

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
• 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.

About Us

ONE Gas provides natural gas distribution services to more than 2.3 million customers in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., its divisions include Kansas Gas Service, the largest natural gas distributor in Kansas; Oklahoma Natural Gas, the largest in the state; and Texas Gas Service, the third largest in the state in terms of customers.

Its largest natural gas distribution markets by customer count are Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla.; Kansas City, Wichita and Topeka, Kan.; and Austin and El Paso, Texas. ONE Gas serves residential, commercial, industrial, transportation and wholesale customers in all three states.

Inclusion & Diversity is a core value at ONE Gas. We know that every employee makes a difference and contributes to our success through their unique talents and abilities. We also acknowledge that we can accomplish great things by listening and learning from each other.

ONE Gas has great benefits! Here are just a few:

• Medical/Dental/Vision packages that fit your family's needs.
• Paid Time Off
• 401(K) plan that is 100% matched up to 6%.
• Profit Sharing contributions may also be made under the 401(k) Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Basic and Optional Employee Term Life Insurance.
• Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.
  
  

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of One Gas. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

ONE Gas, Inc., and its divisions will provide equal employment opportunity for qualified persons without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military status or genetic information or any other federal, state or local protected class.