WGL - Plant Maintenance Technician I

Union: Yes

Position Summary:

Washington Gas is 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:
* Work shift assignments and oncall rotations as needed to support plant operations and emergency response.
* Assist in the operation, maintenance, and repair of industrial plant equipment, including:

• High and lowpressure natural gas, steam, air, and propane systems

• Compressors, pumps, regulators, valves, motors, generators, heaters, and safety systems (including SCADA)

• Natural gas, hexane, and propane storage and delivery systems

* Troubleshoot equipment during operating and downtime conditions to safely restore service.
* Perform mechanical repairs such as replacing bearings, pistons, rings, liners, and grinding valves.
* Conduct confinedspace work and inspections as required.
* Support Gas Supply Operations (GSO) facilities such as gate stations and regulator stations.
* Read and interpret drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and maps.
* Perform facility and grounds maintenance, including painting, plumbing, pipefitting, light construction, snow removal, and general upkeep.
* Maintain accurate electronic work orders, time sheets, and maintenance records.
* Keep tools, equipment, and work areas in safe working condition.
* Support engineering projects, inspections, fire equipment testing, and capital or major maintenance work.
Additional cross-functional, safety, and administrative duties may be assigned.

Work Requirements:

* Shift Work: As required

* On Call: Rotational

* Personal vehicle use: As required

* Work environment: Industrial plant settings, indoor/outdoor, in all weather conditions

What You Bring/Required Qualifications:
* High School Diploma/GED.

* Minimum 18 months of hands-on technical or mechanical experience, such as:

• Industrial or manufacturing equipment

• Pumps, compressors, boilers, or rotating equipment

• Automotive, marine, or heavy equipment maintenance

• HVAC, plumbing, or similar skilled trades

* Valid Driver's License.
* Ability to:

• Pass required preemployment assessments

• Complete all required training and Operator Qualifications

• Obtain a Maryland 4th Grade Stationary Engineer License within 18 months

• Pass the Plant Operator I (Grade 5) qualification test within 24 months

* Intermediate computer skills including data entry/electronic work order systems.
* CDL holders are subject to federal testing requirements

Please note that current union members will receive priority on these vacancies, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply.

Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGasis a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide clean and affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly3,000strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions - from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately1.7 million customers' homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities acrossfour jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.To learn more about our mission:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvYAAg21IuU

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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.