About Us

Elizabethtown Gas is a natural gas utility company that delivers safe, reliable, and affordable natural gas to over 300,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Union, Middlesex, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Morris, and Mercer counties. At our core, we’re dedicated to being a committed community partner, delivering exceptional customer service and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future.

At Elizabethtown Gas, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Whether you’re a seasoned operations technician or an early-career legal professional, our culture, inclusive workforce, and leadership development and training programs will provide you with the tools you need to either kickstart your career or bring it to new heights.

Position Summary

Union position that operates, monitors, and maintains natural gas liquefaction, boil-off and vaporization process systems for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant. As operational needs dictates (~45 days/yr.), the position requires working a single person rotating shifts encompassing holidays and weekends. Outside of these operational needs, the schedule will be normal working hours, M-F. Additional functions include keeping up to date records required by DOT 193 and NFPA 59A (operating procedures and records, all security/hazard manuals, and personnel requirements). Works with high pressure gas, cryogenic liquids (-260 degrees), high temperature machinery, high electrical voltage (4160 volts), combustion chambers and at elevated heights.

Union Bidding Concluded

Representative Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, operates, maintains, repairs and calibrates all types of equipment and instrumentation that is associated with the production, storage, transfer, vaporization, and odorization of LNG.
• Performs LNG facility safety and security functions, as required.
• Monitors and takes appropriate action to maintain design conditions on the LNG processing equipment.
• Monitors and operates associated automated systems to retrieve and send informational data utilized within the department’s operation.
• Performs other related departmental duties, as required.
• May assist the LNG Operator (1st Class) and LNG Operator (Master) in more specialized work.

Qualifications

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• High School Diploma or GED is required. Some College is highly recommended.
• Flexibility to work ROTATING SHIFTS, including weekends and holidays.
• Successfully complete an annual medical fitness examination.
• Successfully complete an annual LNG training and testing program.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to make sound decisions in an extremely fast paced environment.
• Communication skills (written and verbal).
• Math skills are necessity.

All employees in this classification are required to ascend to the LNG Operator position. Employees may for this promotion after 12 months in the classification. All employees must successfully pass the LNG Operator test within 3 years.

• All applicants must pass pre-employment skills testing.
• This position is subject to random drug testing.

Experience preferred in the following:

• Refinery
• SCADA
• Process Control
• Instrumentation
• Automation

Certifications/Licenses:

Required:

• State driver’s license
• Company driving test (Post hire)
• DOT physical examination including drug and alcohol screening (Post hire)
• Forklift certification (Post hire)
• DOT 193 and NFPA 59A requirements [E.g., confined space entry, fire training] (Post hire)
• Must be able to pass an entrance test to be eligible for this position (80% or better)

Explore the Possibilities

South Jersey Industries employs a diverse range of talent – from construction contractors to environmental specialists. Regardless of the position, mentoring and networking, hands-on experience, gaining industry knowledge and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business and in our communities are all exciting ways that we welcome our employees at SJI. And as a company committed to creating an engaging culture built on inclusion and diversity, you’re sure to find an opportunity that makes you feel included, empowered, and ready to “bring your whole self to work” every day.

Benefits Package Overview

SJI offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

The SJI “Total Rewards” Benefits Package include:

• Flexible vacation, Paid Time Off, and Sick Leave package
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k), with generous company match
• Employee Resource Groups to encourage employee engagement, nurture professional development, and foster an inclusive environment.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

At this time, SJI is only considering applicants authorized to work in the United States currently and in the future without the need for visa sponsorship.

Compensation Range:

Start Rate - 37.61 USD

We are committed to pay transparency and ensuring equitability compensation for all employees. The pay range for this position reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits, bonuses, or other forms of compensation that might be part of the total compensation package. The specific salary offered will be based on a candidate’s qualifications, education, and experience.

Union position that operates, monitors, and maintains natural gas liquefaction, boil-off and vaporization process systems for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant. As operational needs dictates (~45 days/yr.), the position requires working a single person rotating shifts encompassing holidays and weekends. Outside of these operational needs, the schedule will be normal working hours, M-F. Additional functions include keeping up to date records required by DOT 193 and NFPA 59 A (operating procedures and records, all security/hazard manuals, and personnel requirements). Works with high pressure gas, cryogenic liquids (-260 degrees), high temperature machinery, high electrical voltage (4160 volts), combustion chambers and at elevated heights. Union Bidding Concluded. Representative Duties and Responsibilities: Under general supervision, operates, maintains, repairs and calibrates all types of equipment and instrumentation that is associated with the production, storage, transfer, vaporization, and odorization of LNG. Performs LNG facility safety and security functions, as required. Monitors and takes appropriate action to maintain design conditions on the LNG processing equipment. Monitors and operates associated automated systems to retrieve and send informational data utilized within the department’s operation. Performs other related departmental duties, as required. May assist the LNG Operator (1st Class) and LNG Operator (Master) in more specialized work. Qualifications. Qualifications include but are not limited to:High School Diploma or GED is required. Some College is highly recommended. Flexibility to work ROTATING SHIFTS, including weekends and holidays. Successfully complete an annual medical fitness examination. Successfully complete an annual LNG training and testing program. Critical thinking skills with the ability to make sound decisions in an extremely fast paced environment. Communication skills (written and verbal). Math skills are necessity. All employees in this classification are required to ascend to the LNG Operator position. Employees may for this promotion after 12 months in the classification. All employees must successfully pass the LNG Operator test within 3 years. All applicants must pass pre-employment skills testing. This position is subject to random drug testing. Experience preferred in the following:Refinery. SCADA - Process Control. Instrumentation. Automation. Certifications/ Licenses:Required:State driver’s license. Company driving test (Post hire)DOT physical examination including drug and alcohol screening (Post hire)Forklift certification (Post hire)DOT 193 and NFPA 59 A requirements [E.g., confined space entry, fire training] (Post hire)Must be able to pass an entrance test to be eligible for this position (80% or better)

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