Leakage Survey Technician (Tampa)

Title: Leakage Survey Technician (Tampa)

Company: Peoples Gas System

State and City: Florida - Tampa

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Leakage Survey Technician

What You’ll Do

The Leakage Survey Technician, under minimal supervision, is responsible for performing area leakage surveys, within multiple operating locations, for the detection, pin pointing, grading and classifying of gas leaks using a variety of electronic and manual testing equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Performs a combination of the following:

• Performs necessary leakage surveys on mains, using mobile leakage survey vehicle.
• Performs walking leakage surveys as required on services and mains using various leakage survey methods and leakage detection equipment.
• Performs leak investigations to determine precise location and classification of leaks. Completes appropriate paperwork/documentation.
• Creates and maintains leakage survey reports and related documentation.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

Must Haves:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record; a CDL may be required with certain positions/assignments.
• 1 year of natural gas operations experience.
• Must understand basic map reading and be able to operate a computer, communication devices, power tools and equipment appropriate to the position/assignment.
• Must be able to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide, decimals, fractions, basic algebra and geometry).
• Must possess sound judgment.
• Must have the ability to follow complex oral and written instructions, and clearly express ideas verbally and in writing.
• Must have a working knowledge of relevant pipeline regulations.
  
  

Nice-to-Haves

• 2 years performing the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• Knowledge of the geographic area. Possess strong interpersonal skills.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

Overtime work includes weekends and holidays. May require flexible hours including nights based on business needs within divisional guidelines. Must be able to travel to other divisions around the state including overnight stays to perform leak survey activities. Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time. Must be able to perform assignments in hazardous traffic environments, and use/wear appropriate safety equipment.

Physical Demands/ Requirements

• Must be able to independently operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner.
• Must be able to independently enter/exit a motor vehicle as required during an eight hour shift.
• Must be able to bend and/or stoop requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Must be able to kneel and or crouch by bending legs at knees to come to rest at knees and bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
• Must be able to walk, stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to grasp/handle small hand tools and other objects by applying pressure with fingers and palms.
• Must be able to pull, push, lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must have vision correctable to 20/40.
• Must not have an average hearing loss greater than 40 decibels in the better ear at frequencies of 500, 1000 and 2000 with or without a hearing aid.
• Must be able to smell gas odorant in normal concentrations.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions by extending arms and hands in any direction with substantial movement of wrists, hands and fingers.
• Must be able to physically express ideas in writing.
• Must be able to rotate and revolve body (twist) as to face in another direction.
• Must be able to work outside for extended periods of time and in potential safety hazards.
• Must be able to perform basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide, decimals, fractions).
  
  

The successful applicant will be required to take and pass a Baseline Medical Examination as part of the pre-employment screening once an offer has been accepted. A pre-employment drug screening, as well as a background check (including education, employment, criminal, and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening.