Gas Leak Survey Technician
Also posted as Leak Survey Technician, Gas; Natural Gas Leak Survey Technician; Gas Leak Detection Technician; Mobile Leak Survey Technician; Gas Compliance Survey Technician
A gas leak survey technician systematically surveys natural gas distribution facilities, identifies and classifies leaks, documents findings, initiates safety actions, and supports regulatory compliance and repair prioritization. Most people start with a high school diploma plus employer or technical training rather than a four-year degree.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
The role profile
Everything you need to know about this role, the same details employers use to post openings and colleges use to build training.
How much does it pay?
Explore the core responsibilities of this role, from daily operations and equipment handling to safety, quality, and performance requirements.
Survey for leaks
Conduct walking, mobile, atmospheric, and structure-based surveys of mains, services, and valves.
Operate detection equipment
Run combustible-gas indicators, optical or laser detectors, bar-hole equipment, probes, and mapping tools.
Classify and document leaks
Locate, classify, grade, pinpoint, and document suspected gas leaks.
Escalate hazards
Initiate warnings, barricades, emergency notifications, monitoring, and repair requests.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Leak Survey Methods
Running systematic leak surveys across gas facilities.
Detection Equipment
Operating combustible-gas and advanced leak-detection tools.
Leak Classification
Grading and pinpointing leaks to the right hazard class.
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