Gas Leak Survey Technician

Aurora CO

Description

ELM is seeking Gas Leak Survey Technicians to work in the Denver Metro area of Colorado. As a Gas Leak Survey Technician, your primary responsibility will be to correctly, safely, and efficiently conduct leakage survey as well as perform inspections on designated natural gas systems and facilities. This will require that you manage your own daily route, schedule within certain parameters, and that you are committed to the high quality and accuracy of your work to ensure that clients expectations and compliance requirements are met. Your specific duties in this role will include: • Following all company, client, state and federal code of regulation requirements. • Following all company safety, quality and operational policies and procedures. • Accurately complete all necessary data collection and paperwork requirements. • Successfully complete training and operator qualification requirements. • Represent company and client in a professional manner. • Accurately detect, classify and document natural gas leakage, atmospheric corrosion and abnormal operating conditions on client’s natural gas facilities. • Reading and understanding utility-provided maps and prints. • Develop a knowledge and understanding of underground natural gas system and infrastructure. • Communicating professionally when interacting with client, customers, peers and the public. • Receiving daily jobs via computer/device. • Accept and meet overtime and travel requirements. • Perform other duties as deemed necessary by supervisor Specific qualifications for the position include: • High School Diploma or GED. • Valid driver’s license with a good motor vehicle record • Ability to efficiently manage your daily schedule • Strong analytic and problem-solving skills • Flexibility and temperament to adapt to sudden challenges and changing work conditions • Availability for weekend and overtime work, as required • Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screens • Knowledge of underground utility construction and your assigned geographic region, preferred • Computer proficiency and the ability to use GPS/mapping systems, preferred • Prior leak survey experience, a plus • Experience scheduling your own work on a daily basis, a plus • Ability to read and decipher maps, a plus • Experience in delivery or route driving involving production quotas, a plus Physical Requirements: • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time on varying types of terrain, to bend and stoop and lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) is essential. • Walking between 3-7 miles per day on varying terrain and in all types of weather. • Ability to lift and properly use a 10-15 lb. plunger bar (similar to fence post driver) to punch holes in the ground when leakage pinpointing and classification is required. SELECTION PROCESS: When considering applicants for this position, the selection process will take into consideration the needs of the Company, including such factors as reorganization requirements, diversity opportunities, relocation requirements, employee development and job succession. BENEFITS: As a Gas Leak Survey Technician with ELM Utility Services, you will be part of one of the largest and most respected companies in the utility location industry. We are the type of family-owned company where we know you by name and ensure that you have all of the training and support you need in order to do your job well. ELM is a great place to build your career home, as the vast majority of our management and executive team started with us as Locate Technicians. In addition to professional development and advancement opportunities, we also offer excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Here is just some of what we have to offer: • Paid classroom and in field training • Gain skills in the utility trade applicable in any location desired • Employees are provided with a company vehicle to drive to and from work every day • Annual reviews with the potential for substantial increases • Opportunity for advancement • Paid time begins and ends at your driveway each day • Company Phone, Laptop and equipment are provided to each employee • A variety of Health Benefit option are available for Medical, Dental and Vision • Company-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance is offered as well as 401K • Boot Reimbursement Program • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply by visiting or our website at www.elmllc.com/careers. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER