1099 consultant · ~300–500 hrs per funded award · $45–$75/hr · On site, Arizona

Natural-Gas Leak Survey Crew Lead, Arizona

Lead a seasonal leak survey of the underground natural-gas distribution system on a U.S. Air Force installation in Arizona: instrument surveys, bar-hole pinpointing, leak grading and the 49 CFR 192 records.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~300–500 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Plan and lead the field survey with combustible-gas indicators and flame-ionization detectors
Pinpoint and grade leaks, log bar-hole readings and mark locations for repair
Produce the leakage-control and final inspection reports to 49 CFR 192
Hold the crew to the base's safety, badging and antiterrorism rules

Required qualifications

Five or more years leading gas distribution leak surveys, with Operator Qualification on the covered tasks
Arizona Registrar of Contractors license or ability to work under one
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person), able to pass installation access screening
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Military installation or utility-privatization project experience
GIS or mobile data-collection experience for leak mapping
OSHA 30 and confined-space training

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $45–$75 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 300–500 hours per funded award, on site, arizona. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Natural-Gas Leak Survey Crew Lead, Arizona

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the gas distribution leak survey you led that is most like this role: the system and miles surveyed, the crew size, the instruments, how you pinpointed and graded leaks, and the 49 CFR 192 reports you produced. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $45–$75 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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