WGL - Plant Maintenance Technician I

Job Description

Union: Yes

Position Summary:

Washington Gas is currently hiring for a Plant Maintenance Technician I to join our team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in keeping our energy infrastructure running smoothly. Working under the guidance of experienced technicians and supervisors, you’ll assist with the maintenance and operation of peak shaving plants, gas conditioning facilities, gate stations, and pressure regulating equipment.

What You'll Do:
• May work shift work to fill in for shift vacancies. May be on call for emergency response.
• Assist in maintenance, upkeep and safe operation of plant machinery and equipment including, but not limited to the following:

• High- and low-pressure gas compressors plus all related pumps, air compressors, pumps, regulators, etc.
• Process air compressors, plus all related pumps, air compressors, regulators, pumps, regulators, etc.
• High- and low-pressure steam systems.
• High- and low-pressure natural gas systems.
• Hexane injection system.
• Natural gas and/or liquid propane storage systems and all associated equipment.
• Propane systems to include product quality testing, storage, transfer pumps, metering, separators, propane strippers, safety shutdown systems, vaporizers, unloading hoses and spuds, refrigeration systems, etc.
• A variety of other plant equipment including process heaters, hydraulic pumps, pressure regulators, relief valves, safety shutdown systems (to include SCADA), fire protection systems, electric motors, electric generators, grounds maintenance equipment, blowers, fans, etc.

• Troubleshoot machinery and equipment during plant operating and non-operating periods.
• Perform work in confined spaces (including internal boiler inspection).
• Assist and operate non-plant GSO facilities including but not limited to gate stations and regulator stations.
• Read drawings, schematics and maps.
• Operate and maintain valves as needed.
• Responsible for getting equipment back in operation in the event of a failure under adverse working conditions and in limited time.
• Makes repairs to equipment including replacing rings, pistons, bearings, grinding valves, etc.
• Maintain records of work performed and parts replaced on plant machinery and equipment.
• Prepare list and stock replacement parts and materials for machinery and equipment maintenance.
• Perform maintenance, as required at other GSO facilities, including Gate Stations.
• Read and interpret drawings (construction, P&I, flow sheets, etc.).
• Work with Engineering on various projects, such as annual pump capacity testing, capital projects, major maintenance projects, etc.
• Conduct regular tests of fire equipment, such as, but not limited to, hoses, fire hydrants, monitors, pumps, etc.
• Responsible for keeping all tools, at assigned facility, in good working and safe condition to meet industry standards.
• Perform building and facility maintenance work such as glazing, painting (of all types), plumbing, pipe fitting, tubing, conduit, concrete, fence repairs, digging, snow removal, painting, grass cutting and trimming etc.
• Perform maintenance on control and safety systems on all machinery, boilers, and other plant equipment.
• Clean, inspect and repair process compressor valves, cylinder heads, pistons, liners etc. under the direction of a higher graded employee.
• Operate, maintain and repair various power operated equipment
• Responsible for the accurate completion of daily electronic work orders.
• Responsible for the accurate completion of weekly electronic time sheet.
• Responsible for entering electronic information into various computer applications.

In addition to the activities described above:

• May be assigned to related business support and administrative activities (ex.  backend meter processing, backend corrosion processing, backend leak/damager prevention processing, peer safety observations, vehicle clean-out, cross functional training activities, etc.)
• Shift Work: As required.
• Use of Personal Vehicle: As required.

What You Have/What You Need:
• High School Diploma/GED. Formal technical training preferred.
• Requires a minimum of 18 months of related technical experience, such as with heavy equipment, manufacturing equipment, pumps, compressors, automotive, marine mechanics, small engine repair, HVAC, plumbing, etc.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Technical certifications such as journeyman or master plumber, HVAC certification, ASE, etc. a plus.
• Must acquire Maryland 4th grade Stationary Engineering License within 18 months of hire.
• CDL HOLDERS ARE SUBJECT TO TESTING UNDER FEDERAL HIGHWAY REGULATIONS.
• Must pass Criteria assessment prior to hiring.
• Must acquire Maryland 4th grade Stationary Engineering License within 18 months of hire.
• Must pass the Plant Grade 5 Plant Operator I qualification test within 24 months.
• New hires at this level must successfully complete all training and Operator Qualifications.
• Must have intermediate computer skills, such as opening and closing files, data-entry, creating and modifying spreadsheets and word documents, saving files, sending and receiving emails with attachments, etc.

Please note that current union members will receive priority on these vacancies, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply.

Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide clean and affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.To learn more about our mission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvYAAg21IuU

For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.