WGL- Pressure Technician I (Natural Gas)

Location: Springfield, VA, United States. Onsite field work at GSO facilities; reporting to various company facilities, shift work, overnight travel, and use of a personal vehicle may be required. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-3:00 PM EST.

Salary: $33.14 per hour under the collective bargaining agreement.

Company

hirify.global, part of AltaGas, operates regulated natural gas distribution and storage infrastructure serving customers across the United States.

What you will do

• Support the operation and maintenance of gas system operations facilities and pressure-regulating equipment.
• Assist with regulator station troubleshooting, confined-space work, transmission valve maintenance, and transmission service maintenance.
• Perform station inspections and installation work involving tubing, conduit, wiring, piping, and structural framework.
• Complete station and site upkeep, including digging, manual labor, snow removal, painting, mowing, and trimming.
• Read maps, station drawings, and company records; communicate through radio and verbal instructions.
• Stock and maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment, and support related administrative processing and safety activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; formal technical training is preferred.
• At least 18 months of hands-on technical experience with tools, mechanical or pipefitting work, equipment maintenance or installation, pumps, compressors, automotive or small-engine repair, HVAC, plumbing, or regulator maintenance.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic knowledge of math, physics, electronics, and gas systems, including the ability to smell odorized natural gas.
• Ability to read basic maps, drawings, and technical documents and use intermediate computer skills for data entry, file management, documents, spreadsheets, and email attachments.
• Valid driver's license; a medical card is required for vehicles over 10,000 pounds.
• Ability to pass required assessments and entry-level pressure operations testing, complete training and certifications, and pass the Pressure Technician II exam within 18 months of hire.

Culture & Benefits

• Union position represented by International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 96.
• Structured, team-oriented environment with hands-on training and opportunities to develop technical skills.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, holiday pay, 401(k) matching, and incentive bonus plans.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity, diversity, and reasonable accommodations.