Gas Measurement Technician

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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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). in providing effective and safe gas distribution.

ENVIRONMENTAL 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.

This position is graded at BC16.

• 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.

High School Diploma or GED…