High School Gas Worker-Apprentice - Columbia, SC Area

Job Summary

The Gas Apprentice position is an entry level position responsible for working with the Gas Journeyman level position on the operation, maintenance, and construction of Dominion Energy South Carolina’s natural gas system. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Responding to pipeline damages, repairs and replacements to below-ground gas pipelines and fittings
• Working in conditions where natural gas is present
• Responding to customer calls/concerns, completing customer meter orders (blocking, unblocking, pulling meters for testing, painting meters
• Conducting zero use and high bill complaint investigations)
• Performing above ground leak repairs
• Performing underground line locating
• Conducting leak survey and atmospheric corrosion surveys
• Performing valve maintenance work
• Conducting odorant checks. 

 In addition to working with Gas Journeymen, Gas Apprentices will go through the Gas Apprentice Training Program, a four-year program involving training courses and Operational Qualifications (OQ) which includes electronic testing and hands-on testing. Continuous advancement and OQ in the training program are required. The successful candidate should be driven towards graduating from the program and the Journeyman career. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Must be currently enrolled in one of the following high schools, and with an anticipated graduation date of May/June 2024:

Ridgeview High School

Lower Richland High School

Spring Valley High School

Eau Claire High School

Hunter Kinard Tyler High School

Lake Marion High School

Dreher High School

Columbia High School 

0-2 years of experience

• Valid driver's license with a good driving history •Ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL-Class A) within six (6) months of hire •Must be routinely available for call out or emergency situations and be able to work overtime  •Must live within the service territory of the assigned work locations • Must have the ability to read and apply applicable procedures, document compliance activities • Must be able to wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) in hazardous environments  •Must be able to work in trenches and excavations with mud and water, cutting or joining pipe both inside and outside, using a jackhammer and other heavy equipment to excavate sites for street construction, continuous standing, sitting, or walking, climbing ladders, crawling under houses and in attics, working outdoors in various weather conditions, and/or driving 6 to 8 hours daily • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day and occasionally will lift up to 100 pounds • Must have the ability to work well with diverse teams and customers, good communication skills, time management & organizational skills, problem-solving skills, ability to adapt to quickly changing demands, schedules, and priorities

Preferred Qualifications: Experience and knowledge with natural gas pipeline construction, operations, maintenance, repairs, or hot tapping & stopping operations •Experience working in underground utility construction or maintenance •Experience with underground line locating.

Education Requirements

High school diploma or GED required

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving history and must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (Class A) within six months of start date.

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

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