Atlanta Gas Light Unveils Plans to Hire 200 Workers Across Georgia
Positions will support efforts to enhance customer experience, safety and compliance
ATLANTA – March 31, 2020 – Atlanta Gas Light announced today that it is hiring to fill approximately 200 permanent positions within the company based throughout Georgia.
“Amid the uncertainty, Atlanta Gas Light’s commitment to our customers and our community remains stronger than ever. That commitment is made possible by our hardworking and dedicated employees who continue to safely fuel Georgia, day in and day out,” said Bryan Batson, president of Atlanta Gas Light. “We recognize how we can play an important role in preserving Georgia’s economy by keeping people working during these challenging times. We are moving forward with plans to bring on 200 new team members as quickly as we can to increase our ability to provide the fast and responsive service our customers have come to expect.”
These additional jobs grew out of a recently concluded proceeding at the Georgia Public Service Commission, where the commission approved significant increases in customer service levels and a program to address the company’s aging workforce and enhanced safety measures.
The company is looking for skilled field technicians with experience in all weather conditions, pipefitting and plumbing, with a preference for those who have worked in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning fields.
This announcement is just one of several ways Atlanta Gas Light and its parent company, Southern Company Gas, are supporting Georgians amidst the fallout of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. On March 23, the Southern Company Gas family of companies announced plans to donate $2.5 million toward COVID-19 relief efforts, $1 million of which will provide supplemental low-income energy assistance in Georgia, with a specific focus on aiding the elderly. Additionally, Atlanta Gas Light has instituted a moratorium on disconnections for nonpayment, continuing service for those economically impacted by COVID-19.
To see all Atlanta Gas Light jobs available and apply, visit www.atlantagaslight.com/about-us/careers.
About Atlanta Gas Light
Atlanta Gas Light is one of four natural gas distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO). Atlanta Gas Light provides natural gas delivery service to more than 1.6 million customers in Georgia. In operation since 1856, the company is one of the oldest corporations in the state. For more information, visit atlantagaslight.com.
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states with approximately 700,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines, asset management for natural gas wholesale customers and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.
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