Job Description
SEMCO Energy - Operations Technician
Position Summary
Under direct supervision, the Operations Technician I supports the Construction Department with field duties relating to the installation, operation, and maintenance of gas service lines, pipelines, gas regulator stations, and meter and storage fields within the assigned geographic area.
What You'll Do:
Prepares, coordinates, and records work orders and cost estimates.
Inspect new and replacement service/ main installations.
Represent the company at various pre-construction meetings.
Stakes service and main locations.
Handles customer and contractor inquiries. Maintains appropriate documentation and reports on findings and actions.
Prepares and presents regular and special reports.
Assists Construction Supervisor and backfills as needed.
Adhere to all internal company control procedures and financial processes.
Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.
Maintain a safe environment for co-workers, customers, and the public through adherence to established safety standards and timely reporting of potential hazards.
What You Bring:
A high school diploma or successful completion of the GED is required, supplemented with college courses or vocational training in drafting, surveying, electrical, circuits wiring, or other related field. required.
3+ years of experience in electrical and/or gas distribution is required.
Knowledge of basic mechanical & electrical principles is preferred.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills and written and oral communication skills.
Strong customer service and customer experience orientation.
Working knowledge of various personal computer business software applications presently used by the Company. Ability to learn new systems or software packages as necessary.
Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere through effective interactions and communications with co-workers, customers, and management.
Ability to adhere to policies and procedures related to the code of business ethics, compliance, responsible use of Company assets, and all applicable state and federal laws.
The hourly pay rate for this role is $32 per hour.
At SEMCO Energy, we proudly support the recruitment of veterans and encourage all qualified veterans and service members to explore opportunities with us.
To learn more about SEMCO, please visit us online at www.semcoenergygas.comor www.altagas.ca.
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.
For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.
U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
