Job# 1163.  Southern Cross Corp. has immediate openings for Natural Gas Leak Survey Technicians.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri (Sat)
Work Location: Norfolk, VA

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
·Report to Gas Company as a representative of Southern Cross Corp.
·Job entails extensive walking over varying terrain, and in varying weather conditions.
·Detect, locate, and evaluate leaks using prescribed procedures.
·Report leaks to Gas Company under contract.
·Complete required paperwork and sketches.
·Read Gas Company maps.
·Perform light manual labor. Follow all safety guidelines. Assist in training survey technician trainees and others.
·Survey Technician is responsible for the proper operation, field maintenance, and security of all assigned equipment.  Experience is an asset, but not mandatory.

 Education/Special Skills:
·High School Diploma or equivalent; valid Driver's License.
·Must have legible neat handwriting and be able to do simple location sketches.
·Must be able to read, write and understand English.

 Equipment/Machinery/Vehicle Used:
·Company provided Flame Pack, Fuel Cylinder (45 lbs.), Combustible Gas Indicator, Probe Bar, Pipe Locator, and others as assigned.

 Interrelationship and/or Supervisory Skills Needed:
·Must be able to make decisions concerning the safety of a leakage situation and report these to the Gas Company.
·Must enter private property searching for leaks and be able to respond to questions from the public without causing undue anxiety.
·Must be able to coordinate survey with Gas Company personnel.

Training:  Company provided and paid training.

Salary of $11.00/hr plus reimbursement rate ($2.30 to $3.30 per hour) for use of personal vehicle.

Travel is required of this position! Reimbursement Rate will vary based on amount of Travel.

Requirements:  Employment is contingent upon acceptable completion of substance abuse screening and criminal background checks