Job Summary

The Transmission Department’s primary function is to facilitate safe and reliable operation of all transmission pipeline systems, transmission stations, distribution stations, and all large customer metering systems.

This position is located in Dominion Energy North Carolina’s Asheville Operations Center in Asheville, North Carolina.

The Gas Measurement Technician :

• Installs, maintains, and inspects take-off, mainline, and transmission natural gas regulating stations
• Sets-up, tests, maintains, and services industrial and commercial natural gas meters, take-off stations and transmission and mainline regulating stations
• Maintains natural gas-related equipment such as compressors, flow controllers, valve operators, heaters, and relief valves
• Performs various other tasks associated with the maintenance of field measurement systems
• Responds to emergency situations

There is one position which will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidates’ education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

There are three levels to this position (Associate, Gas Measurement, Senior).

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Associate Gas Measurement Technician 0 - 2 years of related experience

Gas Measurement Technician 3 years related experience including instrumentation and controls

• Professional, effective communication skills with internal and external customers
• Ability to demonstrate self-motivation by showing the ability to work independently as well as part of a diverse team
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to operate common hand and power tools
• Ability to use meter and pressure testing equipment
• General knowledge of safety policies and procedures, electronic controls and Department of Transportation regulations
• Basic computer knowledge including a demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Heavy lifting up to 70 lbs. independently.
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Must be willing and able to meet a reasonable emergency response time from the geographical center of the Asheville area.

Emergency response time is a critical measure for the Company and candidates are required to consistently meet this requirement, including when on-call.

This is an exception to the typical response time requirement for the Asheville Region and is not precedent setting.)

Willingness to attend external training to gain needed skills either on personal and / or company time

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience :

• A minimum of one year of natural gas industry field experience
• Experience using a laptop computer to program electronic corrections and industrial automated meter reading equipment
• An understanding of gas measurement and regulating equipment
• Bilingual candidates (Spanish)

Education Requirements

Completion of high school or equivalent (i.e., GED) is required.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

A valid driver's license with a safe driving record is required.

A Medical Examiner’s Certificate (also known as DOT medical card) is required.

A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred.

Other Working Conditions

Applicants must be willing and able to work overtime, after-hours, on-call rotations, nights and weekends as work needs dictate.

Additionally, occasional overnight travel to other Company work locations may be required and is anticipated. Travel assignments may range from a day or two up to a few weeks.

A complete understanding of the responsibility and dedication the position requires is essential.

Work is performed outside in varying weather conditions (i.e. cold, heat, rain, etc.) and requires routine use of proper PPE including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest, FR clothing, and work boots per company policies.

Position requires continuous travel throughout the service territory with frequent stops, entering / exiting the company vehicle, safely parking in a wide variety of situations, and driving in construction zones.

Test Description

No Testing Required

Last updated : 2024-05-10