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The Staff Pad lists this Natural Gas Project Lead – Field Operations opportunity in mabank, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Natural Gas Project Lead – Field Operations
Mabank, United States | Posted on 10/06/2026
Work Experience Natural gas distribution + 2–3 years crew leadership experience
State/Province Texas
Country United States
Job Description
The Staff Pad has partnered with a full-serviceexcavation and pipeline construction company providing comprehensive solutionsfor pipeline and infrastructure projects in Mabank, TX, and we are looking tohire an experienced and qualified Project Lead to oversee field operations andlead a team supporting natural gas construction projects.
The Project Lead runs the gas side of the businessin the field and is accountable for the daily production, quality, and safetyof a crew of 8-10 team members installing and tying in natural gas main andservice lines.
In this role, you will bring comprehensive hands-onknowledge of gas construction operations, including tapping, fusing, tie-ins,pressure testing, and purging, with the ability to perform and support any crewtask as needed. You will also serve as the primary day-to-day point of contactfor the utility, general contractor, and on-site inspector.
What You’ll Do
Key Responsibilities
Leadand direct a gas crew of 8 to 10operators, fusers, laborers, and equipmentoperators each day
Plandaily work from prints and work packets, stage materials and equipment,and establish crew production targets
Performand oversee hot and cold taps, line stops, squeeze-offs, and live gastie-ins in accordance with written operating procedures
Performand oversee butt fusion, socket fusion, and electrofusion of polyethylenepipe using (McElroy or equivalent) equipment and verify joint quality andfusion records
Supervisesteel installation activities, including welding coordination, coating,and cathodic protection details where applicable
Directtrenching, potholing, tracer wire installation, backfilling, andcompaction around live utilities
Overseepressure testing, purging, and placing new facilities into service whilecompleting all required documentation
Verifyutility locates are current and accurate before excavation and enforcetolerance zone and hand-digging requirements
Enforcethe site-specific safety plan, including trenching and shoring, confinedspace, gas detection, traffic control, and PPE requirements
Conductand document daily huddles, job safety briefings, and toolbox talks
Serveas the daily point of contact for the utility inspector, generalcontractor, city and county inspectors, and property owners
Completedaily reports, production quantities, as-built redlines, material usage,and timecards using Raken and T-Sheets
Monitorcrew performance, coach and train less experienced team members, andidentify Operator Qualification gaps
Supportrestoration, punch list closeout, and final customer walkthroughs
What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
Previousexperience in natural gas distribution construction, including 2 to 3years leading a crew
Provenability to lead a crew of 8 to 10 and meet daily production targets
Workingknowledge of gas main and service installation, tapping, fusing, tie-ins,pressure testing, and purging
CurrentOperator Qualification (OQ) on covered tasks required for this scope, withtasks varying by gas company
Abilityto read and work from construction prints, plan and profile drawings, andutility standards
Validdriver’s license with no more than 2 violations on the motor vehiclerecord; certain violations are automatic disqualifiers
Abilityto pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including a10-panel non-DOT or 5-panel DOT drug screen and 10-year background check
Abilityto communicate clearly with crew members, inspectors, and the generalcontractor
Preferred Qualifications
Experiencewith specific utility or operator standards and procedures
Specificfusion equipment certification and current fusion qualification cards
ClassA or Class B CDL preferred, not required
Experiencewith vacuum excavation and pipe bursting
BilingualEnglish and Spanish
Experiencemanaging subcontractors and rental equipment on a jobsite
Certifications & Training
PlasticPipe Fusion Qualification — Prior fusion experience required;qualifications do not transfer, and candidates must complete testing again
SafetyTraining — Competent Person, Confined Space, First Aid, and CPR;additional safety training provided
AdditionalOperator or Client-Specific Training — To be determined based on projectrequirements
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Workoutdoors year-round in all weather conditions
Lift,carry, push, or pull up to 50–75 pounds
Stand,walk, bend, kneel, and climb in and out of excavations throughout theshift
Workin and around live natural gas facilities, heavy equipment, and activeroadways
Wearrequired personal protective equipment, including flame-resistant clothingwhere required
What You Can Expect
CompetitiveCompensation
Overtimepaid at Time and a half
Life,dental, and vision insurance available the first of the month following 60days of employment
After1 year: 3 paid holidays, 1 week of vacation, and bereavement pay
After 4 years: 2 weeks ofvacation
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Worksite address
mabank, TX, 75147, US
Who can apply
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