Natural Gas System Operator I

Reports to Operations Supervisor

Salary

$30.70 hour

Job Purpose

Assist in the operation and maintenance of natural gas storage and distribution activities. Under the supervision of operations supervisor perform the position duties and responsibilities below.

Duties and Responsibilities

General

Perform all work safely and in accordance with standard operating procedures
Track material inventory, receive and ship supplies
Maintain and repair tools, equipment and vehicles
Calibrate gas monitoring equipment
Complete general facilities maintenance and repair
Plow snow, apply sanding, snow and ice removal
Operate forklift, backhoe, loader, compactors, and other utility equipment in close proximity to underground natural gas and other underground utilities without damaging those facilities
Execute traffic safety plans
Become knowledgeable of natural gas characteristics
Complete written reports of inspections and daily work
Operate MS Office software proficiently
Other duties as assigned

Gas Distribution Operations

Collect monthly gas meter reads
Perform gas line locates
Perform service calls to customers
Install gas service lines and distribution mains
Respond to damage and gas leaks
Conduct gas pipeline leakage and line patrols
Conduct gas odorant surveys
Test and purge gas lines
Install service meters
Inspect distribution valves

LNG Transfer and Storage Operations

Inspect storage sites on daily, weekly, monthly, and annual cycles
Transfer LNG from trailers into LNG storage tanks
Monitor LNG impoundments and keep free of water
Maintain grounds free of water, vegetation, and trash

Qualifications

High school degree or equivalent
Be at least 18 years of age
Documentation verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States
Ability to speak, read, and write the English language
Perform simple math and geometry calculations
Read and follow standard operating procedures
Capable to read and understand construction plans and specifications
Obtain and maintain DOT&PF physical/health card
Hold an Alaska driver’s license and be insurable by the company insurance carrier
Operate hand and power tools
Certified traffic flagger
Be physically capable to lift heavy objects
Complete all gas operator qualification training for this position

Working Conditions

TBD

Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding job. The position requires standing/walking for extended periods, lifting heavy objects on a regular basis, as well as repetitive tasks.

Direct Reports

This job does not supervise other positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

IGU intends to recruit, employ, and retain the most qualified workforce possible. The IGU is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, changes in marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parenthood, age, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era.

Disclaimer:

Your employment application is not confidential. IGU is governed by the Public Records Act and your entire employment application is thus subject to public disclosure upon request.