WGL - Plant Maintenance Technician I

Job Description

Union: Yes

Bargaining Unit/Local: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 96

Rate Classification: Grade 4A- $31.56 per hour, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Number of Positions Available: 1

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.