Gas Service / HVAC Appliance Technician

Minnesota Energy Resources, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is currently recruiting for a Gas Service/HVAC Appliance Technician (Service Technician Class 5) for our Cloquet, MN location. Job responsibilities include:

• Install, service and routinely change out residential and commercial gas metering devices, pressure regulators, relief valves and filters.
• Read meters accurately for proper customer billing. Identify, locate and mark all natural gas mains, service lines, and fuel lines within our distribution system.
• Perform odorant testing to insure proper levels of odorant are maintained within natural gas distribution system.
• Provide emergency response to all types of natural gas emergencies including various types of underground system leaks to structural inside gas leaks.
• Respond to emergency carbon monoxide calls and emergency locating of distribution system.
• Perform system leak surveys and cathodic protection to insure system integrity.
• Perform annual mandated system inspections and provide proper documented reports.
• Assist with installation, repair or replacement of natural gas mains, services, and fuel lines.
• Properly set, adjust and monitor various pressures used for delivery of natural gas.
• Submit and maintain accurate and timely reports and documentation.
• Service, and repair domestic appliances including HVAC equipment.
• Examine appliances for defects and perform diagnostic tests.
• Required to become and remain OQ qualified under DOT regulations.
• Maintain demonstrated mastery of required instrumentation such as line locator, combustible gas indicator, carbon monoxide tester and pressure testing equipment.
• Complete time in grade and pass applicable hands on testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or HSED
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualification

• Technical Degree in Appliance repair, HVAC, and/or Natural Gas Distribution