Gas Measurement Technician

Job Title: Gas Pressure Regulator Technician

Calibrates, installs, inspects, repairs, and tests gas pressure regulating and measurement equipment of gas distribution and transmission systems to ensure gas regulator stations and system valve maintenance are in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations in providing effective and safe gas distribution.

EN VIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Position functions primarily outside with exposure to all types of weather and traffic conditions, frequent exposure to gas fumes, fire and explosive hazards, dust and noise. Protective clothing includes hearing protection, fire retardant suits, gloves, safety shoes, hard hat and safety glasses.

PHYSICAL FACTORS

Heavy physical work involving balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching above shoulder height; pushing and pulling items weighing up to two-hundred (200) pounds; lifting and carrying items weighing up to forty (40) pounds; operating a motor vehicle and navigating across even and uneven surfaces. Sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, or other communication capabilities, vision or other powers of observation, manual dexterity, tactile senses, and personal mobility and physical reflexes sufficient to effectively and efficiently perform essential job functions.

WORK SITUATION FACTORS

Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, and responding to customer issues. It may also involve responding to emergency situations, work on holidays, weekends, nights, overtime, call-back and standby status. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policy.

FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

This initial posting will be used to fill a full-time, regular, non-exempt, union represented position in the Utilities Department but may be utilized to fill other full-time, and/or contract vacancies.

Position will be advertised as continuous until filled, with periodic review of applications.

This position is graded at BC16.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains high pressure residential and commercial regulator stations; performs the dismantling, rebuilding, repairing, and compressing of seals; performs annual regulator inspections to ensure efficient performance.
• Updates, maintains, and completes applicable forms and records to provide accurate and timely information.
• Calibrates gas leaks, carbon monoxide detecting equipment, and gas pressure recorders.
• Records odorization levels; maintains and services odorant dispensing units; monitors odorant tank levels to maintain functionality and resolve issues.
• Performs Atmospheric Corrosion Control; sand blasts and paints regulator stations in accordance with established processes, procedures, and schedules to meet requirements.
• Maintains compress natural gas stations, checks oil levels, and performs troubleshooting on compressors, dispensers, and card readers to ensure functionality and continued operations.
• Removes debris from gas lines and adjusts pressure to maintain and restore service.
• Monitors pressure and pressure regulators to make necessary adjustments.
• Responds to service calls to make necessary adjustments and repairs; provides information to the customer to provide appropriate levels of customer service and support.
• Conducts pipeline inspections, checks exposed high pressure gas pipelines, and writes work orders for repairs.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED AND four (4) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of master meter and regulator station equipment as part of a natural gas distribution system. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy. Licenses/Certification(s) Valid driver's license and Journeyman Gas Fitter license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City policy. Operator qualified (OQ Certification) required within sixty (60) days of hire.