Gas Operations Technician

Provide recommendations on proper material type and size to accommodate load requirements and pressure. Insure proper location and installation of facilities such as service lines, mains and meter sets. Coordinates the location of other utilities underground facilities relative to construction activities. Proficient in underground line locating. Gas measurement, pressure regulation and over pressure protection installations. Above and underground leak classification and repairs. Install facilities according to specifications such as trench depth/width, proper auguring, plowing and shoring. Complete field drawings per company standards to include location sketch and proper material accounting. Perform hot line tapping of mains and services of various sizes and type by selection of proper equipment and using correct procedures.

Black Hills Energy, operates natural gas and electric utilities, serves 1.2 million customers in eight states: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming.