Gas Control Technician I
Sacramento Municipal Utility DistrictAbout the role
Minimum Pay Rate: $47.98
Maximum Pay Rate: $70.11
Apply by Date: 09/01/2026
This position is being posted at both level I and II; however, only one hire will be made from these two postings. Candidates interested in both levels must apply separately to each posting.
Join us at SMUD, where we power over 1.4 million customers across the Sacramento area as a community-owned, not-for-profit electric utility with more than 75 years of delivering low-cost, reliable electricity.
We manage a diverse mix of energy sources that include hydro, solar, and wind, and operate an essential 76-mile high-pressure natural gas pipeline that transports approximately 190 million cubic feet of gas daily from Winters to four thermal plants in Sacramento County. This system is run without compression, remotely monitored through a sophisticated SCADA system, and prioritized for safety with continuous leak detection, remotely operated shutoff valves, and rupture mitigation devices.
We're looking for a Gas Control Technician I to join our Gas Pipeline Operations team. In this role, you'll keep the pipeline operating safely and efficiently by monitoring its performance, troubleshooting issues, and performing routine inspections and maintenance key to reliable gas delivery.
The ideal candidate has solid hands-on experience with SCADA systems and control technologies, a strong commitment to safe work practices, and familiarity with transmission pipeline safety regulations guided by PHMSA, CPUC, and CEC. Advanced skills in natural gas measurement systems, overpressure protection, pressure regulation, chromatography, and analysis equipment are essential. Experience with transmission integrity management programs (TIMP) and industry best practices from AGA, GPA, and API is highly valued.
Cover Letter Requirements: To be considered for this position, please ensure your cover letter includes responses to the following questions. Failure to submit the required cover letter may preclude you from moving forward in the process:
- Summarize your experience with the operation and maintenance of natural gas pipeline control and safety systems (e.g., control systems, over pressure protection, regulation schemes). Cite specific examples.
- Discuss your involvement with technology and strategies used to ensure pipeline safety and environmental compliance, such as leak detection, rupture mitigation, emission reduction, or pipeline integrity systems.
- Describe your experience working with natural gas measurement equipment, such as gas chromatographs, analyzers, or ultrasonic meters. Give examples of activities performed (e.g., calibration, troubleshooting, data interpretation).
Purpose
Under close supervision, learns and performs routine maintenance functions involved in the installation, maintenance, repair, operation, and testing work related to the construction, modification, maintenance, and operation of natural gas transmission facilities, pipelines and appurtenances in the most efficient, safe and cost-effective manner. Assists journey-level Gas Control Technicians with skilled maintenance functions in a learning capacity.
Nature and Scope
This classification is comprised of two levels: Level "I" is the entry-level where incumbents are provided formal training and/or certification for progression to the journey-level of the classification. The incumbent is promoted/progressed to the journey level "II" upon successful completion of all training and/or certification requirements for the classification. Incumbents hired at the entry-level are required to successfully progress to the journey-level within 18 to 60 months, depending on the length of the training and/or certification program. If an employee is unsuccessful with progressing to the journey-level, they will return to last class held or separate from SMUD.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs highly technical maintenance tasks associated with gas instrumentation under close supervision.
- Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, operates, and maintains all types of natural gas control, measurement and treatment equipment such as regulators, meters, valves, controllers, and chromatographs.
- Installs, operates and maintains corrosion protection equipment such as anodes, insulated fittings, volt-ohm-ammeters, potentiometers, and recorders.
- Installs valves and valve components and performs valve maintenance and vault maintenance per the Gas Pipeline Procedures Manual.
- Performs inspections and maintenance of natural gas above ground facilities and equipment.
- Performs field surveys and t
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