Gas Leak Survey Technician | Buffalo, NY
Gas Leak Survey Technician | Buffalo, NY
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Job Description
About The Team
At Bermex we put value on our customer relationships. Were always looking for a way that we can delight our customers by going the extra mile. Bermex offers expert meter reading services and solutions to utilities and associated organizations throughout the United States including leak detection atmospheric corrosion line location software service solutions as well as water gas and electric meter reading. At Bermex we are always looking for motivated individuals who enjoy working independently and love the outdoors to become a part of our team.
About the Role
The Gas Leak Survey Technician reports to the Assistant Manager or Supervisor at Bermex. This position plays a key role in surveying gas lines meters piping and surrounding areas for evidence of gas leaks using a Methane Leak Detector. This position requires a high degree of physical activity working in a wide variety of weather conditions excellent time management and exceptional attention to detail.
***Salary Transparency: For those residing in New York the pay rate for this role is $20/hour. ***
What Youll Do
Gas Leak Surveying:
Surveys gas leaks by walking from site to site
Follows sketches and diagrams to identify gas line locations
Utilizes a Remote Methane Leak Detector (RLMD) or similar device to detect natural gas leaks
Performs visual inspections of gas meters lines and fittings
Grades gas leaks by level of severity and reports/escalates accordingly
Follows strict Utility State and Federal guidelines relating to surveying grading and reporting gas leaks
Collects data using handheld computer or other collection device
Follows safety quality and operational procedures
Completes assigned routes and work orders on the assigned date
Survey in Various Environmental Conditions:
Extensively walk and stand for much of the workday
Walk for long distances in various weather conditions (rain sleet hail snow extreme heat or cold etc.)
Exert physical force moving objects (routinely 10lbs of force up to an occasional 50lbs of force)
Customer & Team Communication:
Refers all consumer complaints to the appropriate authorities
Provides timely reports and documentation to management per procedures
May provide general information about services to customers when applicable
Use telephones tablets and/or computers to communicate
Participates in safety meetings
Shows courtesy and professionalism when dealing with customers and other employees
Other duties as assigned.
About You
Must Haves:
Experience: 1 year of continuous work with the same employer and/or 6 or more months working outdoors. Upon hire the candidate will need to complete and pass all Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ) training. Must possess a valid drivers license.
Nice to Have:
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: 1 or more years of experience in gas services; 2 years of continuous work with the same employer and/or 1 or more years working outdoors.
Your Skills:
Ability to multi-task and work independently as well as a team
Exceptional flexibility in scheduling
Adequate time management skills to work in a timely manner
Excellent communication skills comfortable interacting with management and customers
Ability to interact with unhappy or negative customers in a professional manner
Excellent attention to detail for problem solving and finding
Ability to walk long distances and prepare for weather conditions accordingly
This role would not be a good fit if you:
Do not enjoy working independently
Do not enjoy working in outdoor conditions
Do not enjoy walking long distances
Are not flexible and do not enjoy adapting to your current work schedule or routine
Do not have adequate planning and time management skills to finish a days work in a timely manner
Drug/Alcohol Testing:
Drug/alcohol testing is
Drug/alcohol testing per Non-Regulatory requirements for employees working with water electric and meters
Drug/alcohol testing per Federal DOT regulations for employees working with gas meters
Benefits
Health and Safety:
Group health plans including medical/prescription dental vision and a variety of other coverage options
Company paid group life insurance accidental death & dismemberment insurance short and long term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts or an option for a Health Saving Account with company match
Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and eligible family members
Retirement:
Automatic enrollment in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost
Roth or Traditional 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
PTO Plans (after 90 completed days of service for full-time employees):
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Wedding Day
Veterans Day paid time off for our veterans
Paid Sick Time (New York based positions ONLY)
Perks/Allowances
Company vehicle (for all driver-based positions)
Gas card for company vehicle (if applicable)
Company provided cell phone or mobile allowance (if applicable)
Boot allowance from approved vendors
Daily per diem for travel-based positions
Where We Work
Employees will begin their day at the local office where they will pick up their company vehicle equipment and assignments for the day.
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religious creed national origin physical or mental disability protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
