Natural Gas Emissions Field Technician

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Position Overview

Reports to: Field Service Team Lead

Work Model: Remote within the state of Missouri, preferably St. Louis or Kansas City, with 50% travel required

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About the Role

You will be responsible for collecting data on potential emissions from natural gas utility facilities and conducting field investigations to determine whether further follow-up is required. This includes both driving/operating specialized equipment to gather initial data and performing on-foot inspections to ensure accurate and thorough monitoring of natural gas emissions. Technicians operate from a company vehicle to survey assigned map areas daily. The position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and using company-provided equipment, including a cell phone and specialized software, to complete tasks efficiently and accurately. Utilizing advanced software tools is essential for analyzing data, generating detailed reports, and ensuring precise leak detection.

Key Responsibilities

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Driving and operating advanced mobile leak detection equipment: Typically, a mid-sized SUV equipped with a methane/ethane sensor and other equipment to identify and locate potential natural gas emissions
• Conducting surveys and inspections: Using driving data in order to survey indicated areas in order to detect, grade, and log emissions
• Recording findings and creating detailed reports
• Walking, bending, kneeling, and standing frequently throughout the day
• Reading and understanding utility maps to complete daily tasks
• Approximately 80% driving surveys and 20% follow-up investigations on foot
• Up to 50% overnight travel to various regions to support field operations and client services

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous leak survey or natural gas industry experience is preferred
• Must be able to walk, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
• Proficiency in using computers and relevant software
• Valid US driver's license and a safe driving record required
• Must pass an evaluation to become Operator Qualified
• Permanent work authorization that would permit you to work for ABB in the US
• Ability to read and understand utility maps

The successful candidate will be trained and given opportunities to pass these tasks and become operator qualified.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: Expected to pay between $42,000 and $67,200 annually

Base salary is determined by the successful applicant's qualifications and experience.

Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time Off

• ABB provides 11 paid holidays
• Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions

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