Maintenance Specialist I (74NE)

Position Summary

The Maintenance Specialist will be responsible for installing steel and polyethylene (PE) mains, fabricating metering facilities, and overseeing related construction. This role requires a thorough understanding of natural gas principles and distribution systems to ensure the safe delivery of natural gas from town border stations to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, construction, and emergency activities to maintain the safe and efficient operation of the natural gas distribution system.
• Assignments may involve maintenance, repair, construction, or a combination of these tasks as directed.
• Inspect pipeline and structural welding required for construction and maintenance of Company facilities including the installation, operation and maintenance of distribution and transmission facilities.
• Proficient operations of equipment and tools associated with everyday work.
• Document pipeline safety maintenance activities.
• Act as primary operator of backhoe, excavator, and other large equipment.
• Achieve and maintain all Operator Qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification.
• Provide oversight and inspection to ensure asset protection and compliance with company procedures of excavation activities near pipeline facilities.
• Coordinate local Damage Prevention activities.
• Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenant, public official, emergency official and local organization (i.e. One-Call, Pipeline Group, Soil Conservation, etc.) meetings.
• Perform governmental compliance activities (PHMSA, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.).
• Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.
• Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.
• Work from written and verbal instructions.
• Work from a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required job schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Interface directly with customers professionally providing a high degree of customer satisfaction.

What Is Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CDL License within 180 days of hire
• Applicable company fusion certifications
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems
• Ability to achieve and maintain all Operator Qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work from written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required job schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
• Possess basic computer and math skills
• Ability to interface directly with customers professionally providing a high degree of customer satisfaction

What Is Desired

• Secondary education or equivalent experience
• Maintenance Specialist Experience required
• Time in position before advancement based on successful demonstration of KSAs
• Level 1 (entry): 0 years 9 months / 0.75 years
• Level 2: 9 months / 0.75 years 12 months / 1 year
• Level 3: 21 months / 1.75 years 12 months / 1 year
• Level 4: 33 months / 2.75 years 24 months / 1 year
• Level 5 (top): 57 months / 4.75 years n/a - indefinite
• Basic mechanical and construction skills
• Knowledge, experience, and ability to work within safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems
• General knowledge of regulatory and relief valves found on project lines, main lines, and general meter sets
• Knowledge of company policies and practices, and regulatory and tariff requirements desirable

About our Company

We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Annual discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave
• Company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term)
• Critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance
• Pet insurance
• An employee assistance program and well-being benefits
• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.