Fuel Gas Service Technician - Bellville, TX in , United States

Fuel Gas Service Technician

Will be working with a pressurized/flammable gas, mainly propylene. Will use a vapor compressor from time to time to pump out a propylene tank to make repairs to the tank. Will install 1,000 gallon plus size tanks for new customers and check the system for leaks. Will inspect, wash, paint, apply new decals as needed for new and existing customers. Will fill out work orders and inspection sheets when required. Will operate a crane on a service truck to load and off load tanks. Will rebuild and refurbish tanks as needed. Will install and service vaporizers. Will assist drivers as needed to pump out tanks. Will rebuild Propylene pumps. Will learn to unload a railcar into our storage tanks. Will do PMs from time to time at our storage facility. Keep up with expense receipts and submit expense reports timely. Will cross train to work with the cryogenic department for Matheson and work on cryogenic systems. Will be required to travel 50-75% of time and stay out over the weekends.
Qualifications: How a pressure regulator works and where/how it should be installed. How a flash arrestor works and where/how it should be installed. How a pressure relief valve works and the different pressure settings for them. Knowledge of an LPG pump and be able to rebuild it. How a bypass valve works and how to set it. Some electrical knowledge for checking the wiring connections on a small electrical motor for the propylene pump. Some electrical knowledge for checking the wiring connections for a vaporizer. How an internal valve and ESV valve works and when/where to install them. How to install a pneumatic system, pneumatic/emergency shutdown system for internal valves and ESV valves. The difference between schedule 40 and schedule 80 pipe and the different working pressure of pipe fittings, 150 psi versus 2,000 psi fittings.
Certifications: Will be required to study and become familiar with all associated SOPs and take a test over the associated SOPs and pass the test. Will be required to take CETP training modules and pass the test for the modules taken. Will be required to acquire State certifications as required. Will be required to take training refresher courses as needed. Will need a class A or B CDL with a hazmat endorsement. Will be required to obtain a passport.
Pay range: $24.00-$28.00. Western Int'l is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , sex, , , , or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/