Gas Mechanic Welder Journey or Apprentice

Job Summary

Install, maintain, and operate natural gas plastic and metal mains, services, related equipment, and other duties as may be necessary to provide natural gas service to customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties so as to insure personal safety as well as the safety of other employees and the public.
  • Fabricate, install, and maintain various gas system facilities such as distribution regulator stations, large volume meter sets, odorizer equipment, gas meter assemblies, etc.
  • Install, remove, replace and repair natural gas mains, services, pressure regulators, meters, valves, and other related gas distribution facilities, including the installation of plastic mains and services using fusion and mechanical fittings.
  • Qualify once a year on all forms of plastic fusion such as butt fusion, socket fusion and electro fusion.
  • Tap and stop both plastic and steel mains and services.
  • Obtain an 80% passing grade on operator qualification tests.
  • Aid tapping crews.
  • Properly wrap metal mains and services.
  • Cut, thread, and assemble screwed joint pipe and fittings.
  • Set-up, operate and tap live main lines, and install branch and service connections using high pressure tapping equipment.
  • Operate power tools and excavating and ditching equipment as required.
  • Install, maintain, and replace various types of metering and regulating equipment.
  • Perform various leak detections and cathodic protection surveys using gas detection equipment.
  • Install and maintain cathodic protection on gas mains and services.
  • Communicate with the public and customer in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Respond to blowing gas or severe carbon monoxide situations in a safe and timely manner.
  • Respond to and perform leak calls such as inside and outside gas odors and carbon monoxide investigations.
  • Install, test for, and maintain cathodic protection devices on gas mains and services, have knowledge of all cathodic protection devices such as test stations, insulators, and anodes, have a general knowledge of krik cells and rectifiers.
  • Patrol and inspect gas distribution lines and equipment.
  • Locate underground facilities using pipe/cable-locating equipment.
  • Incidental to the responsibilities listed, operate a Company owned vehicle/equipment, operate various air, hydraulic, and electric power tools, and provide for the maintenance of all equipment assigned to him/her.
  • Perform incidental duties such as changing of pressure charts, checking of odorizers, etc.
  • Perform such clerical work as may be needed to provide and maintain the necessary reports and records required by the Company.
  • If physically able (based on medical examination), use SCBA equipment and fire suits to possibly enter an atmosphere of blowing gas in an emergency situation.
  • Basic knowledge of appliance and relighting of appliances.
  • Install cablevision, telephone, and electrical line during new and replacement projects.
  • Work in confined spaces and may be exposed to blowing and burning gas.
  • Comply with api 1104 welding code qualifications.
  • Document random welds throughout the year for qualification purposes.
  • Weld on pressures up to but not exceeding 400psig.
  • Use high and low pressure regulator stations and multiple meter hang meter sets and other basic welding as required.
  • Perform other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position.
  • Must report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug & alcohol abuse.

Requirements

• Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must be able to pass DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License.
• Must have CPR and first aid certifications.
• Must have good reading and math comprehension skills.
• Must have good mechanical ability.
• Must be able to work harmoniously with other employees.
• Must have good public relations skills.
• Must wear and use all safety equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to qualify once a year on all forms of plastic fusion such as butt fusion, socket fusion and electro fusion.
• Must be able to obtain an 80% passing grade on operator qualification tests.
• Must be able to properly wrap metal mains and services.
• Must be able to cut, thread, and assemble screwed joint pipe and fittings.
• Must be able to set-up, operate and tap live main lines, and install branch and service connections using high pressure tapping equipment.
• Must be able to operate power tools and excavating and ditching equipment as required.
• Must be able to install, maintain, and replace various types of metering and regulating equipment.
• Must be able to perform various leak detections and cathodic protection surveys using gas detection equipment.
• Must be able to install and maintain cathodic protection on gas mains and services.
• Must be able to communicate with the public and customer in a professional and courteous manner.
• Must be able to respond to blowing gas or severe carbon monoxide situations in a safe and timely manner.
• Must be able to respond to and perform leak calls such as inside and outside gas odors and carbon monoxide investigations.
• Must be able to install, test for, and maintain cathodic protection devices on gas mains and services, have knowledge of all cathodic protection devices such as test stations, insulators, and anodes, have a general knowledge of krik cells and rectifiers.
• Must be able to patrol and inspect gas distribution lines and equipment.
• Must be able to locate underground facilities using pipe/cable-locating equipment.
• Must be able to operate a Company owned vehicle/equipment, operate various air, hydraulic, and electric power tools, and provide for the maintenance of all equipment assigned to him/her.
• Must be able to perform incidental duties such as changing of pressure charts, checking of odorizers, etc.
• Must be able to perform such clerical work as may be needed to provide and maintain the necessary reports and records required by the Company.
• Must be able to use SCBA equipment and fire suits to possibly enter an atmosphere of blowing gas in an emergency situation.
• Must be able to have basic knowledge of appliance and relighting of appliances.
• Must be able to install cablevision, telephone, and electrical line during new and replacement projects.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and may be exposed to blowing and burning gas.
• Must be able to comply with api 1104 welding code qualifications.
• Must be able to document random welds throughout the year for qualification purposes.
• Must be able to weld on pressures up to but not exceeding 400psig.
• Must be able to fabricate and manufacture high and low pressure regulator stations and multiple meter hang meter sets and other basic welding as required.
• Must be able to perform other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position.
• Must be able to report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug & alcohol abuse.

Skills

• Good verbal communication skills.
• The ability to safely operate heavy equipment, hand and power tools, and other machinery.
• Knowledge of confined spaces, trenching and shoring standards.
• The ability to read and comprehend company operating standards, right to know information, safety rules, and equipment and technical manuals.
• The ability to possess good reading and math comprehension skills.
• Certified in CPR and first aid.
• The ability to have good mechanical ability.
• The ability to work harmoniously with other employees.
• The ability to know and practice good public relations.
• The ability to wear and use all safety equipment.

Benefits

At Alliant Energy, we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.