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Principal Accountabilities

Time %

End Results

60%

Maintenance, Construction and Inspections:To perform activities associated with the maintenance, construction & inspection of the gas distribution system. To ensure that these activities are conducted in full compliance with Unitils O&M and other related procedures.

These responsibilities may include, but is not limited to:

• System gas leak repair (Emergency and Scheduled)
• Valve inspection and repair
• System patrols
• Facility replacement
• Service Abandonments
• System Investigates
• New Installations
• Survey Work
• Other Inspections

20%

Gas Leak Program:To perform activities associated with the implementation of the companys gas leak program. To ensure that all activities are conducted to protect public safety, safeguard company assets and in full compliance with Unitils Operations & Maintenance procedural manuals.

• To perform scheduled gas surveys and analysis work on all company owned facilities, which may include, but is not limited to:

{=html} <!-- --> - - Annual distribution survey. - Winter patrol. - Business district survey. - School survey - Bridge survey - Interior Atmospheric and corrosion - Service line survey. - Exposed pipe survey. - Public Building - Commercial Building - Pre-paving - High risk survey - Active leaks - Repaired leaks - Methane Quantification

{=html} <!-- --> - Identify, classify and prioritize gas leaks associated with the gas distribution system with the main objective of ensuring public safety. - Prepare construction and maintenance orders as required to complete work activities for the replacement or repair of facilities where gas leaks have been identified. - To utilize GIS/GPS mapping software and the gas CMS system in the execution of this program. - To test company owned combustible gas indicators (CGIs), flame ionization units (FIUs), laser methane detectors (LMDs) and other electronic gas testing equipment in accordance with company procedures. - To properly care for and maintain company equipment such as assigned vehicle, electronics, tools and material including the timely completion of records associated with such equipment.

15%

Emergency Response:To respond as an emergency first responder to gas leak situations. To immediately asses these situations and to make recommendations and/or decisions that will ensure public safety.

5%

Damage Prevention: To perform activities associated with the locating and mark-out of the gas distribution system, including activities associated with safe guarding company assets during third party excavations.

• Utilization of the DigTix damage prevention management program.
• Line locating and mark-out
• High risk tickets
• Monitoring third party excavations
• To utilize GIS/GPS mapping software and the gas CMS system in the execution of this program

As

Needed

Capitalizes on unplanned opportunities and responds to unforeseen situations; undertakes and completes assignments and special projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

3 years of related field experience.

Must reside within a specified geographic area, be available to respond to emergencies within required response times and be available for duties during times of system emergencies.

Must accept standby on rotation basis.

Be in good physical condition; have good appearance and habits.

Exercise courtesy and tact in dealing with customers.

Be willing and able to accept shift and emergency assignments, work overtim and standby.

Work in all types of weather conditions per collective bargaining agreement.

Have the ability and aptitude to perform duties independently in a safe and professional manner.

Have the ability to maintain/keep required records satisfactorily.&nb