Natural Gas Technician

In High Demand, Powering Communities! 

Natural gas technicians install, maintain, and operate the gas mains, service lines, and equipment that keep homes and businesses running. Utilities, rural gas cooperatives, and construction contractors across the country are hiring — and many employers cover travel expenses for technicians willing to help with storm and disaster response work.
 
MCC offers a full AAS degree and four stackable certificates, so you can start with a short-term credential and build toward the degree as your schedule allows.
 
  • Natural Gas Basics Certificate (MVNGB) — 10 credit hours. Covers gas properties, delivery-system basics, and a Ten Hour OSHA safety course. No experience required.
  • Natural Gas Advanced Fundamentals Certificate (MVNGF) — 9.5 credit hours. In-depth gas safety, delivery-system regulation, and Pipeline Safety Regulations Part 192.
  • Natural Gas Construction Skills Certificate (MVNGC) — 16 credit hours. Hands-on installation, operation, and maintenance training.
  • Natural Gas Customer Service Skills Certificate (MVNGS) — 11 credit hours. (description pending — see Step 3)
  • Natural Gas Technician Utility/Pipeline, AAS Degree (MVNGT) — full degree combining all of the above with general education coursework.

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FAQs

What does a natural gas technician do?

Natural gas technicians install, inspect, and repair the pipes and equipment that deliver gas service to homes and businesses, including plastic and steel mains and service lines.
 

Do I need experience to start this program?

No. The Natural Gas Basics Certificate is designed for students with no prior background in the trade.
 

Can I keep working toward the AAS degree after finishing a certificate?

Yes. MCC's natural gas certificates stack toward the full AAS degree, so credits carry forward.
 

Where do natural gas technicians work in Iowa?

Alliant Energy and Black Hills Energy both employ gas technicians directly, including current openings in Marshalltown and Newton. Utility construction contractors like Michels/Mi-Tech Services and Vannguard Utility Partners also hire technicians for gas line installation, locating, and field inspection work throughout the state.

 

Marshalltown Community College

3700 S. Center St. Marshalltown, IA 50158
 mccinfo@iavalley.edu
  641-752-7106

 

 

 

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