Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania Upcoming Opportunities-General Gas Operations Field Positions - PA NORTH LOCATIONS ONLY

Description

Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc. is looking for safety-conscious individuals with enthusiasm, customer service skills, mechanical aptitude, an excellent driving record and a willingness to learn. Natural gas technical experience preferred, but not required. Our comprehensive training program will provide you with the necessary skills and abilities to be successful. 

Please Note: This job posting will cover Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania NORTH locations and field job titles. It’s important to select the Job title(s) that you are interested in applying to.

Titles listed in the Job Posting below are: 

Utility Representative

Locator Technician

Service Technician

Plant/Service Specialist

General Gas Distribution Technician

Locations: (See Living Requirements Below)

PA North (Monaca, New Castle, Neville Island)

The current hiring needs of Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania are unknown at this time. This job posting is being utilized to create a candidate pool in the event that position(s) become available.

Service Technician

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs meter and regulator related activities, and have knowledge of customer appliance servicing.

• Responsible for company equipment and property at the job site.

• Must have knowledge of Company operating procedures and related paperwork, safety procedures, and be able to use this knowledge in job performance.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications for Position

• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate company vehicles.

• Must be detail-oriented and able to follow through on assignments with limited direction.

• Requires the ability to organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities.

• Must be able to document records and understand written and oral communications.

• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic calculations.

• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge and/or experience of hand tools is required.

• Demonstrated ability to deal with difficult customer situations with tact and diplomacy is required.

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

Prefers computer software experience.

 

Plant/Service Specialist (Technician)

The Plant/Service Specialist (Technician) will work with the operation, installation, repair and maintenance of gas distribution facilities such as main lines and services.

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as crew leader over what will normally be a Plant crew engaged in leak repair, service line installation and all phases of Plant work. The Plant/Service Technician will drive an assigned truck, maintain truck inventory and handle necessary paperwork. The Plant/Service Technician will be responsible for the work while at the job.

• The Plant/Service Technician will also be responsible for all types of customer service work and other related work necessary to render gas service.

• The Plant/Service Technician must be available for overtime, emergency, and call-out work for both Plant and Service.

• Must have a CDL within 18 months from the date of hire.

• Other duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications for Position:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Mechanical aptitude and be able to use various tools in the installation and repair of gas distribution facilities.

• Perform basic math calculations, prepare legible records and understand written and oral communications.

• Must have the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Proven track record of comprehending and implementing company policies and procedures.

• Requirement to maintain applicable OQ qualifications.

• Must be dependable in terms of adherence to deadlines and presence on the job.

• Requires skills in reading/interpreting gauges and dials.

• Must be able to be certified to wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

• On call, able to work overtime and respond to emergency call-outs.

• Must be able to read and interpret highway prints and company inventory maps.

• Must be able to document records, understand oral and written communications and prepare legible orders.

• Must be self-motivated and able to complete assignments with little or no direct supervision.

• Requires ability to organize and prioritize duties.

• Must have strong oral and interpersonal skills, as demonstrated by successful interactions with others where tact and diplomacy are needed.

• Must have a safe work & driving record to operate company vehicles.

• Must have demonstrated computer experience.

• Appropriate class of driver's license is required. Required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License.

 

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

Twelve months of gas distribution, construction, plumbing or equivalent work experience preferred, but not required.

Computer software experience preferred.

Experience in the plumbing trade or in field operations in the natural gas industry is preferred

 

Locator Technician

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Locate underground utilities in response to PA One Call.

• Must be able to read maps and interpret information.

• Responsible for submitting map revisions.

• Must be able to become OQ qualified in all duties relevant to the area of Line Locating.

• Other duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications for Position:

• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate company vehicles.

• Must be detail-oriented and able to follow through on assignments with limited direction.

• Requires the ability to organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities.

• Must be able to document records and understand written and oral communications.

• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic calculations.

• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge and/or experience of hand tools is required.

• Demonstrated ability to deal with difficult customer situations with tact and diplomacy is required.

 

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position:

Prefers computer software experience.

General Gas Distribution Technician

The General Gas Distribution Technician is an entry level position and will work as part of the Plant department. The successful candidate will attend and successfully complete formal and informal (OJT) training to establish basic knowledge of the fundamentals of gas operations and be able to perform the following responsibilities:

• Assist with the installation and maintenance of natural gas service lines and mains.

• Assist O&M crews with repairing leaks and completing service line orders.

• Repair a curb box as needed.

• Operate company assigned vehicles and equipment.

 

The General Distribution Technician will also perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to further their knowledge of plant operations and the gas industry.

 

Residency:

The General Gas Distribution Technician will be required to reside and maintain residency in accordance with the Plant residency requirements I the reporting location they are assigned.

Utility Representative:

The Utility Representative responds to various types of customer/company work requests primarily involving collections on delinquent customer accounts or disconnecting gas service at meter or curb box.

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Personally, makes premise visit on delinquent customers to collect or disconnect gas service at meter or curb

• Performs various customer/company work requests, including transfers, disconnects, reads/rereads meters, locates/repairs, curb boxes, removes active and inactive meters.

• Document assignment results, maintains assigned vehicle and tools/equipment.

• Promotes excellent customer relations.

• Other duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications for Position:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate company vehicles.

• Must be detail-oriented and able to follow through on assignments with limited direction.

• Requires the ability to organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities.

• Must be able to document records and understand written and oral communications.

• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic calculations.

• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge and/or experience of hand tools is required.

• Demonstrated ability to deal with difficult customer situations with tact and diplomacy is required.

• This position is subject to DOT Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Plan (AMPP) regulations.

• Contributes to Team Success

• Valid Driver's License

• Demonstrates Adaptability and Flexibility

• Collaborates Effectively

• Demonstrates High Work Standards with a Quality Orientation

• Acts with a Sense of Urgency

 

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position:

• Experience in field operations within natural gas industry or in the plumbing trade is preferred.

• Prefer computer software experience.

• Prefers DIS, WMS, and computer software experience.

Columbia Gas Living Requirements:

PA North

Neville Island, Monaca, New Castle

Service Technician, Plant/Service Specialist – 25 minutes

System Operations, Construction, Plant, Locator – 45 minutes

Neville Island – 3795 Mt. Nebo Rd., Sewickley, PA

New Castle – 3885 Benjamin Franklin Hwy., New Castle, PA

Monaca – 547 Reno St., Rochester, PA

Employees will be required to reside in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania regardless of the distance from their reporting location. All newly hired employees shall be required as a condition of employment to reside and maintain residency within the posted operating area to which they were hired within six (6) months of accepting the position.

Disclaimer for all positions:

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

Please Note:

• All positions are subject to applicable DOT Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Plan (AMPP) regulations.

• All positions must be able to respond to emergency calls and work scheduled and non-scheduled overtime at applicable overtime rate. To serve customers' needs, it may be necessary for incumbent to work a schedule or work location other than posted on a temporary basis to provide coverage during vacations.

• All positions will be required to complete applicable paperwork and enter data on a computer.

• All positions require working in all weather conditions.

• All applicants must be able to become OQ qualified and maintain OQ qualifications.

Inclusion & Diversity 
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity 
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities. 

Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program.  Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries.  Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers.  Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Hire the Best  - This position is subject to an Operations Job Fit Analysis, Operations Aptitude Assessment and a Physical Capacity Assessment.
Passing any of the required assessments does not guarantee employment but rather the opportunity to continue through the application process.
This position is also subject to a successful Background Check, Drug Screen, and DOT Physical for applicable DOT positions. Successful candidates must also possess a safe Motor Vehicle history as determined by Columbia Gas.
All correspondence for this position will be sent via e-mail from either hirethebest@nisource.com or from another user@nisource.com. Please be sure to check your e-mail frequently throughout the hiring process as well as your junk mail in case any correspondence should be filtered out of your inbox.

Salary Range:

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Posting Start Date:

2023-07-25

Posting End Date (if applicable):

Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Salary : $40,200 - $50,800