Leak Detection Technician

San Jose, CA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 7 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $62.22 - 68.63 per hour
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Skills

  • Acoustics
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • Training
  • Documentation
  • SAFE
  • Inspection
  • Reliability Engineering
  • Communication
  • Attention To Detail
  • Repair
  • Asset Management
  • Distribution
  • Digital Asset Management
  • MEAN Stack
  • Customer Service
  • Training And Development
  • SAP BASIS

Summary

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Leak Detection Technician for a Full Time assignment with one of our premier Utility clients in San Jose, CA .

Responsibilities:
  • Support the execution and ongoing refinement of field-based water loss identification initiatives across the distribution system
  • Conduct acoustic surveys, correlation work, and related investigative activities to identify system and customer-side water loss
  • Coordinate with engineering, distribution operations, customers, and external partners to schedule and complete survey efforts
  • Provide responsive leak locating support to minimize excavation scope and reduce service disruption during main breaks
  • Assist with internal knowledge sharing by demonstrating and instructing staff on the use of leak detection tools and equipment
  • Maintain accurate records including maps, drawings, survey results, and system observations
  • Gather and document asset condition information to support asset management and corrective planning efforts
  • Prepare routine summaries and status updates related to leak detection activities and assigned projects
  • Participate in evening or overnight survey work as operational needs require
  • Attend specialized training related to leak detection technologies and methodologies
  • Review construction documentation and as-built records to support field verification efforts
  • Ensure tools, vehicles, and work areas are maintained in a safe, clean, and operational condition in accordance with safety standards
  • Respond to emergency call-outs tied to distribution operations and leak response on an as-needed basis
  • Assist with dam inspection activities and field efforts related to system transient analysis
  • Perform additional field or operational duties as assigned to support distribution system reliability
Required Skills:
  • Hands-on experience using hand tools and water system leak detection equipment
  • Foundational understanding of water distribution leak identification principles
  • Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work, including lifting, climbing, and extended field activity
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers and internal teams
  • Capacity to learn and apply new technologies, tools, and field methodologies
  • Demonstrated judgment, initiative, and attention to detail in field environments
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in water main and service repair
  • Valid California driver's license with an acceptable driving record
  • Active California Grade D1 Water Distribution Operator certification
Preferred Skills:
  • Familiarity with local service areas and distribution system layouts
  • Experience supporting asset management or infrastructure condition assessments
  • Prior involvement in emergency response or on-call distribution operations
  • Experience documenting field findings and preparing operational reports
  • Exposure to dam safety inspections or transient analysis support activities
  • Willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights and emergency response situations
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SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.
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  • Dice Id: sgainc
  • Position Id: 26-01454
  • Posted 1 day ago

Company Info

About Software Guidance & Assistance

Founded in 1981, SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider with a national footprint and headquartered in the shadow of Wall Street. We’re a certified women-owned business. We provide contingent staffing, direct placement, and professional and managed services to transform businesses and evolve careers. We’re small enough to tailor our services to each client and big enough to deliver for some of the world’s largest employers. Our professionals are experts in areas such as IT, finance, accounting, risk, and clinical.

SGA provides contingent staffing, direct placement, and professional and managed services nationwide for Fortune 500 companies, mid-size businesses and select startups.

Our core skillsets include all areas of technology – business & data analysis, cyber & network security, database administration, development & architecture, infrastructure, program & project management, quality assurance & testing. We also deliver talent across professional business functions such as finance, accounting, risk, and clinical.

Our Professional & Managed Services team delivers IT projects through onshore, offshore and hybrid delivery models. We develop software products, modernize applications, add features, and integrate and maintain systems. Our scope covers, among others, complex application suites, data management and visualizations, machine learning and mobile applications.

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