Employment Opportunity-Position: GAS UTILITY OPERATOR-Department: SAMSON GAS UTILITY

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Summary: Under the direction of the Samson Gas Utility Supervisor, the Gas Utility Operator will be responsible for working on a particular or a combination of systems, such as gas transmission distributions under various levels of pressure, gas mains, pressure controllers, regulators, gas meters, risers and measuring. Fusion of pipes, installation of new gas services. Locates of lines, repairs, of gas lines, and other duties that are requested.

Duties and responsibilities:

⮚ Apprentice as gas utility operator, by engaging in a contractual relationship with your employer, combining on-the-job training and formal instruction

⮚ Gas Utility operators may work on a particular type or a combination of the following systems

▪ Monitor gas transmission distribution systems under various levels of pressure

▪ Gas mains and services

▪ Gas meter and measuring, installing, meter reading, and shutoffs.

▪ Interpret prints and specifications to determine the location, size and materials required to install gas mains.

▪ Install and maintain cathodic protection to prevent corrosion in steel and aluminum lines.

▪ Locate underground gas systems and conduct routine surveys of gas mains and distribution lines to detect and locate escaping gas.

▪ Carry out routine gas system maintenance functions

▪ Operate and maintain regulating, measuring and odorizing facilities

▪ Provide information about underground gas distribution lines and observe excavation work to ensure that underground gas facilities are protected

▪ Investigate reports of gas leaks to determine the exact location and condition of pipelines.

▪ Use equipment to expose gas lines and repair damaged pipes.

▪ Use computers to keep records of work performed and the location and condition of pipelines

Qualifications:

⮚ Must be willing to take Basic Safety Courses

⮚ Able to operate heavy equipment

⮚ Gas utility operators both work indoors and outdoors at physically demanding tasks

⮚ Gas utility operators often work with explosive gases and power tools. To avoid injury, operators must follow safety codes and regulations and during emergency situations, follow the specified instructions.

⮚ May be required to lift items over 25 kilograms

⮚ Have grade 12 education

⮚ Ability to work with little direction or supervision

⮚ Must be willing to work weekends and after hours

⮚ Possess Class 5 Driver’s License, vehicle and good driving record (provide drivers abstract)

⮚ Submit Resume, Criminal Records Check (upon successful hiring), Copy of driver’s license

⮚ May be subject to a drug test

CLOSING DATE: June 17, 2025 @ 4:00pm

APPLICATIONS WILL BE SCREENED

To be considered for this position, you must submit all necessary documentation: Application, Cover Letter, Resume, Driver’s License & Criminal Record Check (upon successful hiring)

Please submit the required documentation to:

SAMSON CREE NATION PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT

P.O. Box 159 Maskwacis, AB T0C 1N0

Phone number: (780) 585.3793 Ext: 107 Fax: (780) 585-2088 Email: personnel.179@gmail.com