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Natural Gas Energy

Gas Apprentices perform gas service duties including responding to gas emergencies (i.e. leaks, carbon monoxide, fire calls, etc.), install residential and commercial gas meters, perform pipe work at customer locations, and work on gas appliances. These skilled generalists are often called for overtime. Gas apprenticeships are an excellent transition point for those who have had experience in welding, pipefitting, HVAC or excavating equipment operation.

This entry-level position is responsible for performing tasks in support of field operations to include deactivation of service, delayed match, corrosion inspections, meter paints, reading meters and assisting with other maintenance activities as needed. In this role, workers serve as a member of a crew engaged in installing, maintaining, and repairing gas mains and service lines. This is a great “foot in the door” role for those who enjoy being part of a team and working outdoors.

Engage in this position as a member of a crew that is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing gas mains and service lines. Those in this role perform basic tasks including operating heavy equipment, using hand tools, basic leak investigation, assisting in mechanical joining, landscape maintenance and traffic control. This construction type role requires rigorous physical labor and a strong focus on compliance and safety. This role offers great opportunity for advancement and potential leadership roles.

Gas Operators are responsible for operating the machines required to trench for natural gas pipelines. They must be able to dig safely around underground utilities, install natural gas pipelines in the ditch, and provide for sufficient backfill. Critical to the proper repair and installation of gas pipeline, these professionals use their knowledge and expertise to ensure all safety and compliance measures are achieved.

All good teams need a leader and strong leadership is a hallmark of those who guide gas crews. These individuals are skilled in the construction, maintenance and repair of natural gas distribution infrastructure and they are experienced with the installation of natural gas mainlines and services. The leadership they provide ensures projects are conducted in a safe, timely, and efficient manner through effective planning and project management. This position is a natural in the career progression path for high-achieving gas technicians.

While most technical positions in the natural gas industry involve working outdoors and physical activity, there are also plenty of jobs for those drawn to the profession who would rather contribute in an office environment. Natural gas scheduling analysts, for example, work closely with traders to ensure receipt and delivery of natural gas from upstream suppliers to customers’ local utilities. Those who thrive in these positions have exceptional critical thinking skills, strong attention to detail, and excel in a fast-paced work environment with everchanging demands and obstacles.

In an industry committed to training, safety, professional development, and career advancement, trainers are integral to developing our most important assets: people. Technical trainers in the gas industry design, develop, and conduct training related to gas operations, associated equipment, and emergency procedures. Ensuring the industry’s professionals are skilled in job functions, trainers work with the creation of hands-on simulations, educational videos, and are increasingly working in AR and VR training scenarios. These positions are natural progression points for those who have mastered their craft and are ready to mentor and train tomorrow’s workforce.