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WGL - Pressure Technician I


Company : AltaGas


Location : Herndon, VA


Created : 2026-04-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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 What This Role is About: As a Pressure Technician I, youu2019ll support the safe and efficient operation of pressureu2011regulating equipment at our GSO (Gas System Operations) facilities. Working alongside experienced technicians, youu2019ll gain handsu2011on experience maintaining and operating essential gas system equipment that helps keep service reliable for our customers. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical, handsu2011on work and wants to grow their skills in a structured, teamu2011oriented environment. _Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30AM-3:00PM (EST)._ What You'll Be Doing: u2022 Work under general direction of higher graded employee or supervisor, supporting daily operations and maintenance. u2022 Assist with the operation and maintenance of Gas System Operations (GSO) facilities, including regulator station maintenance and troubleshooting, confined space work, transmission valve maintenance, transmission service maintenance. u2022 Perform periodic inspections of stations to help ensure safety and reliability. u2022 Complete installation work for GSO facilities, including tubing, conduit, wiring, piping, and structural framework. u2022 Perform general station and site upkeep, such as yard/building maintenance, digging & manual labor, snow removal, and painting, grass cutting, & trimming. u2022 Interpret and use company records and documentation, including map books & station drawings. u2022 Communicate clearly and effectively through company radio, verbal instructions, and team coordination. u2022 Stock, equip, and maintain company vehicles to ensure tools & materials are ready for the job. u2022 Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition In addition to the activities described above: u2022May 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.) u2022 Shift Work: As required. Will report to various company facilities as required. Overnight travel may be required. u2022 Use Of Personal Vehicle: As required u2022 Medical Card required for vehicle >10,000 lbs. What You Bring: u2022 High School Diploma/GED Formal technical training preferred. u2022 At least 18 months of hands-on technical experience, using tools (mechanical or pipefitting work; equipment installation or maintenance; pumps, compressors, automotive or small engine repair; HVAC, plumbing, or regulator maintenance. u2022 Mechanical aptitude with basic knowledge of math, physics, electronics, and gas systems (including the ability to smell odorized natural gas). u2022 Ability to read basic maps, drawings, and technical documents. u2022 Intermediate computer skills, including data entry, file management, creating/updating documents or spreadsheets, and sending emails with attachments. u2022 Valid driveru2019s license Testing, Training & Certifications: u2022 Ability to pass required assessments and entryu2011level pressure operations testing u2022 Willingness and ability to complete all required training, Operator Qualifications, safety training, and certifications u2022 Ability to pass the Pressure Technician II exam within 18 months of hire 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. #LI-DG1 Why work at AltaGas? AltaGas is 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, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions u2013 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 approximately 1.7 million customersu2019 homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four 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:_ 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. For U.S. hires : WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role. U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. AltaGas is a leading energy infrastructure company with a footprint in some of North Americau2019s most strategic energy markets. Our strategy is simple: to leverage the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions u2013 from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses, and to new markets around the world.