gas technician

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• Noisy

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Measure and mark reference points for installation of gas lines and equipment
• Install and maintain meters and regulators and gas lines between gas unit and gas meter
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• Repair and service gas appliances and related equipment
• Advise clients regarding standards, safety features and maintenance of gas units and systems
• Study drawings and specifications to determine the layout of the installation and materials required
• Test and adjust control mechanisms and check pipes and piping connections for gas leaks using gas detecting devices
• Estimate costs and materials
• Test and replace defective equipment or components

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Gas Fitter Trade Certification
• Gas Fitter Certificate - Level 2 or B
• Gas Fitter Certificate - Level 3 or C

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Team player