Tapping & Stopping Operator

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This position is responsible for all duties associated with and related to the safe, efficient and cost-effective tapping and stopping of natural gas pipelines and crane operations. Responsible for performing all duties such as those described below and all other duties as assigned.
** Job Responsibilities
** The following list is not intended to be all inclusive of duties and responsibilities as needed and required.
* Tapping and stopping of all gas lines utilizing Mueller and TDW style equipment and fittings.
* Operates a mobile crane and other heavy equipment, including articulating boom cranes and fixed cab cranes.
* Pre-inspecting proposed work locations and/or installations
* Performing work assignments in a manner which properly safeguards the public, employees and property of others and Company.
* Manage multiple work assignments across various Operations Centers and various organizations within NGBU.
* Assigning work, inspecting, instructing, and directing employees in this and lower job classifications in safety and on standard work practices and procedures.
* Conducting the work and directing the operation of crane and/or tapping equipment in such a manner that employees and the public are properly safeguarded at all times.
* Support the Fabrication team as needed. i.e. Material receiving and delivery, material traceability verification, hydro testing, etc.
* This position is required to perform other similar or less skilled job-related duties, as assigned.
* Must show good judgment in operating cranes in a safe manner when operating close to overhead wires and obstructions.
* Must acquire a good working knowledge of hazardous conditions while operating cranes to protect personnel on the job site from injury.
** Basic/Required Qualifications
*** High School diploma or GED
* Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
* Computer skills working in a Windows environment
* Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills and safety awareness
* Must have sufficient mechanical ability and experience to understand the basic principles used in hoisting equipment.
** Preferred

Skills and Abilities

*** Must possess and maintain or obtain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL Class

A) within 1 year of hire
* Must possess and maintain or obtain forklift certification within 6 months of hire
* Previous hot tapping experience
* Previous crane experience or certification or the ability to obtain the applicable crane certifications for the position
* Knowledge and experience using Maximo
** Physical Requirements
*** Must show good judgement in operating cranes in a safe manner when operating close to overhead wires and obstructions
* Must work outdoors in adverse weather conditions
* Lifting up to 75 lbs
* Must be able to obtain and maintain the required licenses including a Class A CDL and all required crane certifications.
* Frequent walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, stooping, crawling, standing, digging, climbing
* Works on uneven terrain, many times with heavy vegetation
* Manual dexterity (hand/eye coordination)
* Keen eyesight
* Good hearing
* Good sense of smell
* Comes in frequent contact with insects and animals
* Ability to use breathing apparatus when performing tapping/stopping operations, as required
** Other Requirements
*** Weekend and evening work as required. Subject to overtime and must be available for call-out and emergency response. Some rotating shifts.
**** Travel Requirements
**** 5-15%### Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
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