Gas Fitter
CurrentI started in the Gas Division in October of 1991. I started as a apprentice in a 4 year training program . Formerly I was a equipment operator for a few weeks before taking the apprentice job. I progressed through the training for 4 years . After a final test and appraisal I was advanced to Gas Fitter 1/c which is fully qualified to do to Gas Distribution work . Throughout the training you are trained on excavation and proper backfilling techniques .odor investigation , construction and design… Show more I started in the Gas Division in October of 1991. I started as a apprentice in a 4 year training program . Formerly I was a equipment operator for a few weeks before taking the apprentice job. I progressed through the training for 4 years . After a final test and appraisal I was advanced to Gas Fitter 1/c which is fully qualified to do to Gas Distribution work . Throughout the training you are trained on excavation and proper backfilling techniques .odor investigation , construction and design of Natural Gas Distribution systems.we were trained in DSNY laws and code rule 753 . Regulation , odorization , metering , customer relations and cadd reading skills.we worked closely with engineering and were required to inspect contractors doing natural gas distribution work .i did this work until October of 2013. Show less