Duties and responsibilities:

• 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
• Must be willing to go through training with FedGas.

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 emergencies, follow the specified instructions.
• May be required to lift items over 25 kilograms
• Have a grade 12 education
• Ability to work with little direction or supervision
• Must be willing to work weekends and after hours
• Possess a Class 5 Driver’s License, vehicle and good driving record (provide driver's abstract)
• Submit Resume, Criminal Records Check (upon successful hiring), and a copy of driver’s license

CLOSING DATE: January 15, 2026

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