What are the responsibilities and job description for the WGL - Pressure Technician I position at Washington Gas?
Job Description
Union: Yes
Bargaining Unit/Local: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 96
Rate Classification: Grade 4A - $31.56 per hour, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Number of Positions Available: 1
What This Role is About:
As a Pressure Technician I, you’ll support the safe and efficient operation of pressure‑regulating equipment at our GSO (Gas System Operations) facilities. Working alongside experienced technicians, you’ll gain hands‑on experience maintaining and operating essential gas system equipment that helps keep service reliable for our customers.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical, hands‑on work and wants to grow their skills in a structured, team‑oriented environment.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30AM-3:00PM (EST).
What You'll Be Doing:
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?
AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide clean and affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, 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 approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvYAAg21IuU
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.
For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.
U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Union: Yes
Bargaining Unit/Local: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 96
Rate Classification: Grade 4A - $31.56 per hour, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Number of Positions Available: 1
What This Role is About:
As a Pressure Technician I, you’ll support the safe and efficient operation of pressure‑regulating equipment at our GSO (Gas System Operations) facilities. Working alongside experienced technicians, you’ll gain hands‑on experience maintaining and operating essential gas system equipment that helps keep service reliable for our customers.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical, hands‑on work and wants to grow their skills in a structured, team‑oriented environment.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30AM-3:00PM (EST).
What You'll Be Doing:
- Work under general direction of higher graded employee or supervisor, supporting daily operations and maintenance.
- Assist with the operation and maintenance of Gas System Operations (GSO) facilities, including regulator station maintenance and troubleshooting, confined space work, transmission valve maintenance, transmission service maintenance.
- Perform periodic inspections of stations to help ensure safety and reliability.
- Complete installation work for GSO facilities, including tubing, conduit, wiring, piping, and structural framework.
- Perform general station and site upkeep, such as yard/building maintenance, digging & manual labor, snow removal, and painting, grass cutting, & trimming.
- Interpret and use company records and documentation, including map books & station drawings.
- Communicate clearly and effectively through company radio, verbal instructions, and team coordination.
- Stock, equip, and maintain company vehicles to ensure tools & materials are ready for the job.
- Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition
- May be assigned to related business support and administrative activities (ex. backend meter processing, backend corrosion processing, backend leak/damager prevention processing, peer safety observations, vehicle clean-out, cross functional training activities, etc.)
- Shift Work: As required. Will report to various company facilities as required. Overnight travel may be required.
- Use Of Personal Vehicle: As required
- Medical Card required for vehicle >10,000 lbs.
- High School Diploma/GED Formal technical training preferred.
- At least 18 months of hands-on technical experience, using tools (mechanical or pipefitting work; equipment installation or maintenance; pumps, compressors, automotive or small engine repair; HVAC, plumbing, or regulator maintenance.
- Mechanical aptitude with basic knowledge of math, physics, electronics, and gas systems (including the ability to smell odorized natural gas).
- Ability to read basic maps, drawings, and technical documents.
- Intermediate computer skills, including data entry, file management, creating/updating documents or spreadsheets, and sending emails with attachments.
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to pass required assessments and entry‑level pressure operations testing
- Willingness and ability to complete all required training, Operator Qualifications, safety training, and certifications
- Ability to pass the Pressure Technician II exam within 18 months of hire
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?
AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide clean and affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, 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 approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvYAAg21IuU
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.
For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.
U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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