Job Information
AltaGas WGL - Pressure Technician I in Herndon, Virginia
Job Description
Role Title: Pressure Technician I
Union: Yes
Collective Bargaining Unit: Local 96, International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Rate Classification/Pay Range: Grade 4A, $30.64 USD per hour
Number of Available Positions: 7
Safety Sensitive: Yes
The Pressure Technician I will assist in the operation and maintenance of pressure-regulating equipment, valves, and related components at Washington Gas' Gas Supply Operations (GSO) Facilities. Under the direction of higher-grade personnel, the technician will operate, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and install equipment used at GSO facilities. This role includes operating a company vehicle and inputting time and data into the workforce management system electronically.
To gain comprehensive knowledge of Pressure Operations, the first 12 months of employment will involve rotating assignments every 3 months at the following Pressure Operations locations: Dranesville, Northwest, Springfield, and Southeast Stations. This position is progressive, leading to Pressure Technician II.
What You'll Do:
Assist in the operation and maintenance of GSO facilities, including regulator station maintenance, troubleshooting, confined space work, transmission valve maintenance, and transmission service maintenance.
Perform miscellaneous tasks such as yard and building maintenance, digging, snow removal, painting, grass cutting, and trimming.
Conduct periodic inspections of stations.
Install tubing, conduit, wiring, piping, and framework for all GSO facilities.
Interpret company records, including map books and station drawings.
Communicate effectively via company radio and verbal instructions.
Stock and equip company vehicles; maintain tools and equipment.
Represent the company professionally while interacting with external parties Emergency Personnel (Fire Department, Police Department), Washington Gas customers, Contractors, Inspectors (federal, state, and local), vendors, suppliers, and other utility personnel.
What You Bring:
A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required with working knowledge of mathematics, physics, and electronics.
Minimum of 18 months of related hands-on technical experience (e.g., pipefitting, mechanical trade, maintenance/installation of manufacturing equipment, pumps, compressors, automotive mechanics, small engine repair, HVAC, plumbing, regulator maintenance)
Formal technical training is preferred
Intermediate computer skills (e.g., file management, data entry, creating/modifying spreadsheets and word documents, email management)
Gas knowledge and mechanical aptitude.
Ability to smell odorized natural gas.
Basic map drawing and reading skills.
Licenses & Certifications:
A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
Must pass the ACT WorkKeys exam before an interview.
Must pass Pressure Operations Pressure Tech I Entry Test.
Must complete all mandated safety and annual training.
Must pass the Pressure Technician II exam within 18 months of hire.
Must obtain all Washington Gas Operator Qualifications upon hire.
CDL holders are subject to testing under federal highway regulations.
General Information:
Shift work is required for this position.
This position reports to various company facilities as needed
Overnight travel may be required at times.
Use of a personal vehicle may be required at times.
At Washington Gas, we are proud to support and hire veterans and current service members. We value the unique skills and experiences that they bring to our team and encourage all qualified veterans and service members to apply.
Why work at AltaGas?
AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company focused 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, 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 worldwide.
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.
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.
AltaGas is a leading energy infrastructure company with a footprint in some of North America’s most strategic energy markets. Our strategy is simple: to leverage 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, and to new markets around the world.
