Journeyman Gas

Journeyman Gas

Work Location:

Havre, MTPay range:
Union CBA Wage $58.08 per hour Employment Status:
Regular Full-time External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com Internal candidates apply through iConnect. About this position:

The Journeyman Gasman performs operations, maintenance and construction tasks on natural gas distribution systems. The Journeyman Gasman performs service work on Company equipment and in customers' homes. The Journeyman Gasman is certified to weld steel pipes and fittings and fuse plastic pipe and fittings that are part of the gas distribution system.

We offer great benefits:

North Western Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,600 amazing people and serve over 800,000 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
Tuition reimbursement

Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement leave

Paid training opportunities

Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement. About this job:
Communicate verbally and understand audible signals in emergency/safety situations

Be available and respond to after hours callouts for gas emergencies and customer response

Respond to natural gas emergencies, complete gas construction activities, and perform service work as needed

Assume leadership role in response to emergency situations Interact with the public

Operate hand tools and heavy equipment including backhoes and trenchers

Hand-shovel dirt to dig and backfill trenches

Install pipe, wrap pipes and joints Weld steel pipe in accordance with Appendix C of 49 CFR, Part 192

Fuse plastic pipe, clean joints for clamping, operate fusion tools Install meters and regulators

Use blueprints and advanced skilled knowledge to fabricate, service and construct gas lines

Use tapping equipment to tap and stop-off gas lines

Act as a job foreman overseeing all aspects of a project, including safety and planning

Complete all documentation for project planning and completion

Perform service-related work including but not limited to the following: meter reading, working with customers in their homes, gas leakage checks, CO checks, high bill complaint investigations, and disconnecting and reestablishing services (electric and gas turn-off/on)
Conduct scheduled leak surveys, operate various leak detection equipment

Organize equipment and perform regular and preventative maintenance

Work as a team member to safely and efficiently complete work activities

Maintain situational and safety awareness at all times and communicate as needed to maintain safety and efficiency

Perform individual lifts and manipulate needed equipment weighing up to 75 pounds

Drive to job locations; tow trailers

Maintain Company buildings and facilities at work locations, including shop upkeep and snow removal

Adapt to technological changes as they are implemented

Work with electric crews assisting on operations, maintenance, and construction of the electric distribution and transmission system

You must agree to live within an area approved by the company that allows for adequate response to our customers in call out and emergency situations

The ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirements

All North Western Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics Ensure all actions are consistent with North Western Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:
Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman Gasman or equivalent required

Natural gas vocational training preferred

Weld certified and plastic fusion certified as specified in Title 49 CFR, Part 192 required

Maintain 49 CFR Part 192 welding certification on a yearly basis; API 1104 Certification Preferred Valid Commercial Driver's License and satisfactory driving record

Must complete First Aid/CPR Certification within 6 months of hire Complete NWE HAZMAT program within 6 months of hire Knowledge of or ability to learn…