Blogs

Job Open: Public Works Technician/Utilities Operator, Battle Lake, MN

posted 19 hours ago
The City of Battle Lake is accepting applications for a Public Works Technician/Utilities Operator . Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent; valid Minnesota driver's license; must attain Class D water and Class D wastewater licenses within two years of employment; along with certification to work with a municipal natural gas utility. Prior experience in public works and equipment ...

Job Open: Cathodic Protection (CP)/Leak Survey Technician, Cartersville, GA

posted 8 days ago
TITLE : Cathodic Protection (CP)/Leak Survey Technician DEPARTMENT : Gas System, City of Cartersville JOB SUMMARY : This position is responsible for performing duties associated with the installation, maintenance, inspection and repair of cathodic protection facilities and performing duties associated with leak surveying. MAJOR DUTIES: Responsible for performing required inspections and ...

DOT Addresses D&A Plan Implementation Issues with Oral Fluids Testing

posted 14 days ago
On May 11, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published a final rule amending its drug and alcohol (D&A) requirements under 49 CFR Part 40. In 2023, DOT amended regulations to add oral fluid testing as an additional drug testing method, and in certain situations, to require a directly-observed collection to be an oral fluid test as opposed to a urine test. However, because there are currently ...

Job Open: Senior Management Analyst - Public Utilities, Vernon, CA

posted 05-11-2026
Location City of Vernon City Hall 4305 Santa Fe Ave. Vernon, CA Job Type  Full Time Job Number 1460-003-05-07-2026 Department  Public Utilities Opening Date  05/07/2026 Closing Date  5/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Salary $104,561.60 - $127,088.00 Annually Apply Online : Senior Management Analyst - Public Utilities | Job Details ...

Congratulations to the 2026 SOAR Winners!

posted 05-07-2026
APGA would like to congratulate the 2026 System Operational Achievement Recognition (SOAR) program winners.  Launched in 2014, SOAR is an excellence recognition program for outstanding utility operations and safety practices. The program evaluates participants across four subject matters. The Employee Safety topic reviews a system’s dedication to ensuring the safety of your employees. This ...

Job Open: Natural Gas Compliance Coordinator, Orangeburg, SC

posted 05-05-2026
Summary Title: Gas - Natural Gas Compliance Coordinator ID: 1393 Location: Operations Center - 350 Sprinkle Avenue, Orangeburg, SC 29115 Department : Gas - Operations Center Campaign  Apply Online : Gas - Natural Gas Compliance Coordinator - Department of Public Utilities/City of Orangeburg Applications will be accepted through Application End Date on  Department of Public ...

Job Open: General Manager/CEO - Owatonna Public Utilities, MN

posted 04-29-2026
Owatonna Public Utilities (OPU) provides electricity, water and natural gas to the Owatonna, Minnesota community and is seeking an experienced, visionary leader to serve as our next General Manager/CEO. At OPU, our culture isn't just aspirational — it's operational. Our Vision, Mission, and Core Values were built from the ground up through department listening sessions, with every employee contributing ...

Job Open: Gas Distribution Foreman, Leesburg, FL

posted 03-02-2026
Date posted:  September 23, 2025 Pay:  $28.93 - $42.37 per hour Job description: ***All interested applicants MUST complete an employment application to be considered for the position***You may apply online at www.leesburgflorida.gov The purpose of the class is to perform and lead others in skilled tasks consisting of constructing, installing, and maintaining natural gas ...

PHMSA Advisory Bulletin: Protecting Pipelines During Extreme Winter Weather

posted 02-12-2026
On February 11, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)  issued the Advisory Bulletin on Protecting Pipeline Integrity During Extreme Winter Weather, Rapid Thaw, and Geohazard Events . The advisory bulletin reminds operators of safety threats to pipelines, including: Heavy Snowfall and Ice Accumulation, which can impose significant external loads on above-ground pipeline ...

Benchmark Program Data Collection Effort Starts Next Week

posted 02-12-2026
APGA is beginning a new Benchmark Program data collection effort next week, and we are hosting a webinar next Thursday, February 19 at 1:00pm ET, to answer questions that you may have.    The Benchmark Program hopes to allow APGA members to compare their system’s pipeline safety and operational metrics with other similarly sized systems, as well as ones that may be larger or smaller. This is ...

APGA Raises Concerns with FERC; FERC Echoes Concerns to Congress

posted 02-05-2026
Last Thursday, APGA members had the opportunity to meet with the five Commissioners of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). APGA engages with the agency, as member systems are often impacted by FERC’s decisions pertaining to interstate transmission rate setting and subsequent rate cases, among other things. During the meetings, these member system representatives shared some of the current ...