At Dominion Energy we love our jobs. That's right. Love. Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate. These are exciting days for energy companies, and Dominion Energy aims to shape the future of energy in America. We are looking at all of our work with fresh eyes, retooling everything we do, in every part of the company, to operate more sustainably and to deliver energy more reliably than ever. We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers who can help shape the culture of a forward-looking company that's proud of its rich legacy. Are you a change agent? Do you think differently? Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered "yes," then read on!
Typical starting salary range: $39,000 - $50,700
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.
At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.
This position does not offer relocation assistance.
The Natural Gas Operations Technician/Utilityworker will be located in Salt Lake City, UT.
This position performs entry level duties in the Operations area to include:
- Installs and maintains gas distribution facilities;
- As necessary, assists in construction, maintenance, street repair, installing new gas lines and performing plastic pipe fusion including electro-fusion on IHP services and mains (Possibility of working in a gaseous atmosphere in a fire suit);
- As necessary, operates a backhoe, ten wheel dump truck, pavement breakers, tamper and other equipment;
- As necessary, completes job related paperwork, records, changes to distribution piping system, including all records to verify material and footage for contractor payment;
- Completes Blue stake location requests when necessary;
- As necessary, responds to all emergency calls such as gas leaks, gas related fire calls, evacuations, asphyxiation and broken gas lines;
- As necessary operates required operations department equipment including, but not limited to, boring equipment, backhoe, ten wheel dump truck, service truck, crew truck and mini dump truck;
- As necessary, completes turn-on and turn-off orders for gas customers;
- As necessary, adjusts new and existing appliances.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
The basic knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:
- Requires 0-2 Years directly related experience;
- General knowledge of tools and materials for repairs, maintenance and construction;
- Ability to see objects at close range and to determine the distance and relationship between objects;
- Ability to read instructions and write legible figures;
- Ability to read and understand basic maps;
- Ability to interface with customers and other company personnel;
- Ability to smell and detect burning materials, Natural Gas, hazardous substances such as solvents and toxic substances found in hazardous wastes.
- Ability to comprehend and apply basic math to add, subtract, multiply and divide;
- Ability to lift up to 100 pounds; twist; bend; kneel and work in tight spaces.
- Must become company qualified on plastic pipe fusion after attending company schooling;
- Ability to follow company safety practices and policies.
High School Diploma or GED is required.
- Required to work on call, rotating shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays.
- Requires working in extreme cold or hot temperatures.
- Requires working on uneven or slippery surfaces.
- Some areas involve a 4/10-hour day work week.
- Involves work around live gas.
- Exposure to non-ionizing radiation from welding, flashes and sunburns.
- May involve close eye contact work.
- May require long periods of standing or walking.
- Out-of-town work and overnight stays will be required in some departments.
No Testing Required.
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Other Information
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.