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Job description
Gas Pipefitter Specialist
Gas Construction and Maintenance (GCOM) is excited to offer qualified Gas Pipefitters the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to a lead role as Pipefitter Specialists. Pipefitter Specialists are critical to our success as a team and are relied on to provide expert-level technical guidance and leadership for a broad range of duties associated with the installation and maintenance of natural gas pipelines.
Pipefitter specialists are expected to have experience responding to natural gas emergencies, demonstrate proficiency in at least two distinct programs of work, and be recognized as highly knowledgeable in federal compliance standards and our natural gas distribution system. In addition, you must be able to provide sound direction and leadership to crews in the absence of the supervisor, providing a safe working environment above all else.
Pipefitter Specialist Responsibilities:
Providing technical guidance and training to pipefitters and pipefitter apprentices
Collect accurate field measurements, develop and update as-built drawings in Bluebeam, and ensure all documentation is uploaded and maintained in CLEAR
The ability to lead the crew safely and productively in the absence of the crew supervisor
Demonstrating technical proficiency and strict adherence to compliance requirements for the installation and maintenance of the gas distribution system
Installing main/service lines
Locating and classifying leaks
Inspecting/locating underground pipelines
Skillfully operating gas construction excavation equipment
Operating leak detection equipment
Tapping pipelines
Interpreting gas design prints
Ensuring compliance with regulations/laws and procedures
Maintaining Operator Qualification Certification
Experience Qualifications:
Must have successfully completed a Gas Pipefitter Apprenticeship (DOL or NDOL), or offer a minimum of four (4) years of experience installing and repairing gas mains and service lines
Operator Qualified
Proficient in natural gas emergency response
Be proficient in at least two (2) programs of work (supervisor documentation required)
Leak Repair
150 psi steel
DIMP Risk Projects
DIMP Main and Service Renewals
City and Customer Requests
Licensing and Certification Requirements:
Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with airbrake and tanker endorsement
Plastic Fusion Certification
Electrofusion Certification
Emergency Callout and Standby Expectations:
This position is designated as a first responder for emergencies. The successful candidate is required to stay in the service territory while on standby.
The successful candidate will be required to pull stand-by, overtime, weekends, holidays, and 24-hour call-outs as the business needs demand. In addition, the successful candidate will be prepared to work in hazardous conditions and be prepared to work in inclement weather.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess for Heavy Work.
Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions and intense noises.
Positions in this class typically require exposure in all weather conditions.
Worksite address
colorado springs, CO, 80509, US
Who can apply
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