Natural Gas Operations Technician/Utilityworker (Questar)
Date: Jan 17, 2024
Location: EAGLE MOUNTAIN, UT, US, 84005
Company: Dominion Energy
At Dominion Energy we love our jobs. That’s right. Love. Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate. These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever. We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that’s proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent? Do you think differently? Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered “yes,” then read on!
Typical starting salary range: $ 40 ,000 - $ 52 , 0 00
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.
This position does not offer relocation assistance.
Job Summary
The Natural Gas Operations Technician/Utilityworker will be located in Eagle Mountain, UT.
This position performs entry level duties in the Operations area to include:
Installs and maintains gas distribution facilities;
As necessary, assists in construction, maintenance, street repair, installing new gas lines and performing plastic pipe fusion including electro-fusion on IHP services and mains (Possibility of working in a gaseous atmosphere in a fire suit);
As necessary, operates a backhoe, ten wheel dump truck, pavement breakers, tamper and other equipment;
As necessary, completes job related paperwork, records, changes to distribution piping system, including all records to verify material and footage for contractor payment;
Completes Blue stake location requests when necessary;
As necessary, responds to all emergency calls such as gas leaks, gas related fire calls, evacuations, asphyxiation and broken gas lines;
As necessary operates required operations department equipment including, but not limited to, boring equipment, backhoe, ten wheel dump truck, service truck, crew truck and mini dump truck;
As necessary, completes turn-on and turn-off orders for gas customers;
As necessary, adjusts new and existing appliances.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The basic knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:
Experience: 0-1 years related experience.
Directly related experience may include construction, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other similar fields.
Knowledge: Basic tools and materials used for repairs, maintenance and construction;
Abilities: Communicate effectively orally and in writing; read and understandbasicmaps; interface effectively with customers and other company personnel; comprehend and apply basic math to add, subtract, multiply and divide;
Physical Requirements: smell and detect burning materials, natural gas, hazardous substances such as solvents and toxic substances found in hazardous wastes; lift up to 100 pounds; twist; bend; kneel and work in tight spaces.
After accepting this role, but prior to hire , the successful applicant will be required to successfully pass physical skills assessment, company and DOT drug test, and DOT medical evaluation.
Education Requirements
Required degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):
High School Diploma or GED
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Working Conditions
Cold 51-75%
Heat 51-75%
Radiation 51-75%
Fumes 76-100%
Outdoors 76-100%
Travel 76- 100%
Office Work Environment Up to 25%
Other Working Conditions
This position may require work on-call, rotating shifts, overtime, and work on weekends and holidays; work in extreme cold or hot temperatures on uneven or slippery surfaces.
Some areas involve alternative work schedules, including flexible 9 or 4/10-hour day work week.
Involves work around live gas.
Exposure to non-ionizing radiation from welding, flashes and sunburns.
May involve close eye contact work.
May require long periods of standing or walking.
Occasional Out-of-town work and overnight may be required.
After hire, employees in this job family are required to follow company safety practices and policies, including appropriate use of company provided personal protective equipment; become company qualified on plastic pipe fusion after attending company schooling; undergo random drug and/or alcohol testing with satisfactory results subject to DOT and company requirements; possess, or acquire within a reasonable amount of time, a commercial driver's license (CDL); obtain and maintain medical clearance to operate DOT-regulated vehicle, work with hazardous materials, and wear and properly use a respirator; comply with OSHA annual audiometric testing requirements; and become DOT operator-qualified.
Test Description
No Testing Required.
Export Control
Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
Other Information
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.
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