WGL - Helper - Hampshire Gas

Job Description

The Helper supports the safe, reliable, and efficient transportation and storage of natural gas. Working under the direct supervision of an Operator or higher-grade employee, this role assists with gas leak investigations, maintenance activities, pipeline operations, facility inspections, and emergency response efforts. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience supporting gas storage, compression, distribution, and maintenance operations while contributing to a strong culture of safety and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety & Emergency Response

• Respond to emergency and priority situations involving gas facilities and infrastructure.
• Assist with the investigation and identification of gas leaks on company systems.
• Take appropriate measures to help ensure the safety of employees, customers, the public, and company assets.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Gas Storage & Compression Operations

Under the supervision of a qualified Operator or higher-grade employee:

• Assist in the operation of natural gas compressors and associated station equipment.
• Support operation and monitoring of compressor station systems, including:
  • Emergency generators
  • Instrument air compressors
  • Process heat exchangers
  • Pumps and utility systems
  • Fuel gas heaters
  • Safety and control systems
• Record operating data and maintain accurate equipment and station logs.
• Assist with monitoring gas flow, pressures, and storage field operations.
• Support gathering system and well operation activities.

Maintenance & Inspection

• Assist with routine, scheduled, and preventive maintenance on company facilities and equipment.
• Perform minor equipment repairs and adjustments under supervision.
• Conduct inspections of pipelines, valves, gathering systems, and related infrastructure.
• Support calibration and testing of gas detection and fire protection systems.
• Assist Instrument Technicians, Electricians, and other field personnel with maintenance and installation projects.
• Help maintain vehicles, tools, power equipment, and grounds.

Pipeline & Construction Support

• Participate in leak surveys, leak investigations, and damage prevention activities.
• Locate and mark underground facilities using company-approved locating equipment.
• Support excavation activities following safe digging practices and company standards.
• Install and remove protective excavation systems and barriers.
• Assist with hydrostatic testing programs and pipeline integrity activities.
• Load, unload, secure, and organize materials and equipment.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.

Field Operations Support

• Assist with well work, drilling operations, and casing inspections.
• Monitor cathodic protection systems on pipelines and storage wells.
• Operate and maintain fire protection equipment.
• Perform general facility upkeep including:
  • Mowing grass
  • Brush removal
  • Snow removal
  • Building maintenance
  • Housekeeping activities

Communication & Customer Service

• Communicate effectively using radios and other field communication equipment.
• Maintain professional communications with customers, contractors, and coworkers.
• Represent the company in a professional manner while supporting positive customer relationships.
• Read and interpret company records, field notes, construction drawings, and operational instructions.

Vehicle & Equipment Care

• Operate company vehicles safely and responsibly.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked vehicles.
• Ensure materials and equipment are safely stored and transported.
• Follow company procedures for damaged materials and waste disposal.

Qualifications:

Required Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).

Required Skills & Experience

• Basic math and computer proficiency.
• Ability to work safely in outdoor and industrial environments.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn natural gas operations.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License required.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work shift schedules as required.
• DOT-covered position subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, and other U.S. Department of Transportation mandated drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to perform physical work in varying weather and field conditions.

Rate: $20.24 per hour

Number of Positions Available: 1

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 – 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 customers’ 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: 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.