Gas Damage Prevention Techncian at Eversource Energy

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Utilities, Energy, GasIndustries

Requirements

Possess and retain an unrestricted motor vehicle license with a history of safe driving habits
Ability to read work orders, blueprints, and sketches, and mark out locations
Ability to take measurements and make sketches to update Company records
Experience with pipe locating equipment (e.g., Metrotech, pipe horn, metal detector)
Ability to work within specific time frames, handle multiple tasks, and prioritize workload
Ability to work in a safe manner and keep vehicle and equipment in proper working order
Complete all training to Company standards
Live within 30 minutes of the Springfield location (residency requirement)
High School diploma or equivalent
2-3 years of work-related experience (e.g., Utility Location or Utility Construction work)
Positive attitude and team player
Pass a D.O.T. drug screen (if not presently in a covered position)
Good physical condition
Regular attendance and compliance with Company’s employee conduct policy
Willingness to participate in rotating standby/on-call rotation, accept shift/emergency assignments, and work overtime

Responsibilities

Drive to various locations throughout the day
Use Company approved locating equipment
Set up job sites and paint/mark pipe locations within requested limits
Perform research needed for accurate mark-outs and complete all necessary paperwork to meet 72-hour compliance
Read blueprints, sketches, work orders, etc
Meet with contractors and city engineers on large jobs
Respond to third-party damages and assist in completing investigation reports
Perform leakage inspections by mobile or walking survey and maintain leakage records (e.g., Premark, job assessments)
Check locating and leakage detection equipment to ensure good working condition
Make emergency situations safe by appropriate means
Exercise independent judgment when no standard procedures, methods, or guidelines are available
Participate in rotating standby/on-call rotation for emergency Dig Safe and leakage requests after hours and weekends
Screen Dig Safe requests
Perform leak investigations, leak surveys, and encroachments as required
Perform other related duties as required

Skills

Pipe Locating

Locating Equipment

Leak Surveys

Leak Investigations

Blueprint Reading

Dig Safe

Mark-outs

Damage Investigation

Leakage Records

Emergency Response

Eversource Energy

About Eversource Energy

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