Gas Operator

Job Info

POSITION - Union: Gas Operator (RGE-NY-West Avenue) (R-04446)

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

LOCATION: RGE-NY-West Avenue

HOURLY RATE: $40.36 - $41.99

Overview

A Gas Operator is committed to safety and safe work practices. These individuals are responsible ensure the safety of themselves, coworkers, the general public, and Company property. They know and apply the fundamentals of natural gas and electricity and are sensitive to the hazards involved in these disciplines. They ensure the safety and reliability of the gas and electric systems. They demonstrate the ability to competently and effectively perform the duties of their job including the skills to oversee the operation, maintenance and construction of the gas and/or electric systems. They work closely with others in a team environment including interaction with employees, customers, agencies, and trade allies in the performance of their duties.

Responsibilities

Dispatching gas construction and survey activities, monitoring gas trouble and emergency activity, and assisting other field crews. This may include coordination with several entities and agencies as needed. Map room activities to include addressing mapping information from employees and contractors for main repairs, service orders, gas proposal, leak repairs, regulator stations and stakeout notifications. Produce, monitor and edit various Incident Notification Reports pertaining to events requiring documentation and an audit trail for internal and external agencies to review if necessary. Ensure compliance with Gas System Operating Rules (GSOR). Working knowledge of computer programs including SAP, Outlook, Microsoft Access, Excel and Word. Creates gas procedures for systems under 125 PSI as necessary.

Skills And Requirements

In addition to possessing the specific qualifications for each job, each employee should demonstrate the ability to meet these general requirements, which include:

Have a satisfactory work record. Execute the physical requirements to perform their job. Pass job tests, obtain licenses and certificates, and computer skills applicable to the work performed. Follow instructions and function in a team environment including effective interaction with supervisors, coworkers, customers, agencies, and trade allies. Respond to calls outside of regular hours in all types of weather and be available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to assist or respond to applicable emergency situations as able. Comply with the rules of the Company, as applicable. Ensure the safety of self, coworkers, the general public, and Company property. Represent the Company in a professional manner. Must have obtained a high school diploma or GED. Must have a valid driver’s license. Perform other less skilled or related work associated with their job classification.

Competencies

Be a role modelBe agileCollaborate and ShareDevelop Self and OthersEmpower to growFocus to achieve resultsTechnical Skills

Mobility Information

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Job Posting End Date

October-19-2024