gas leak inspector

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Odours
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dangerous
• Hot
• Noisy
• At heights
• Confined spaces

Work setting

• Gas distribution company
• Remote location
• Construction site

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Keep record of work performed and location and condition of equipment
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Check, lubricate, refuel and clean equipment
• Operate various vehicles and equipment
• Check and lubricate gas pipeline valves
• Conduct routine survey of gas mains and distribution lines
• Investigate reports of gas leaks

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Gas detecting devices
• Gas lines
• Gas pipeline valves
• Valves

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Security and safety

• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Walking
• Work under pressure
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Resourcefulness

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement