C&M Foreman

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• Position Title:
  
  UEG C&M Foreman A/B
• Business Reporting Unit: UNSG-Kingman Gas Construction
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Level: Non-Manager
• EEOC Category:
  Craft Workers
• EEOC Job Group:
  Foreman/Team Leader
• Does this position involve transmission and/or marketing functions? No
• CIP status:
  Neither
• Job Code: AG816 (B) AG820 (A)
• Safety Sensitive:
  Yes
• Last Business Review Date: 7/18/17

Schedules, supervises, and coordinates the construction & maintenance of company facilities which include gas mains, services, regulator stations, large meter sets, and related systems. Inspects the work of company crews as well as contractors, to insure that facilities are being installed according to applicable specifications, codes, and regulations. Must be proficient in pipe joining procedures, both steel and plastic for Foreman A and plastic only for Foreman

B. Performs leak investigations and subsequent repairs to company gas facilities. Directly supervises C&M crew. Support all technical service functions and assist as necessary.

• Supervises new construction and maintenance activities, including installation, repair and relocation of mains, valves, services, regulator stations and large commercial and industrial meters. Oversees maintenance work in response to leak surveys or as otherwise requested by the Corrosion, Measurement and/or Customer Service departments.
• Supervises effort to meet or exceed internal and external customer satisfaction. Fosters communication and teamwork in a diverse work environment and leads by example. Assists in developing and participates with company resources in programs relating to safety, public liaison, and emergency response.
• Ensure work is in conformance and compliance with federal safety codes (DOT Part 192, 199), and state and local statutes and requirements. Complies codes and provides input to management to modify programs, as necessary, to meet pipeline safety compliance. Supervises programs to operate and maintain distribution facilities.
• Keep abreast of internal requirements dealing with day‑to‑day operations. Responds and supervises, as necessary, emergency conditions throughout the local service area.
• Perform all types of pipe joining procedures including, Arc welding, P.E. electro‑fusion, Oxy/Acetylene welding, solvent cement and mechanical joining, etc. (Type varies between a Foreman A or
  
  B)
• Interprets construction drawings, operates gas detector to determine the presence, concentration and source of possible leaks in gas system. Excavates and repairs gas leaks on mains and services.
• Fabrication and installation of meter sets, regulator stations, meter barricades, chain link fencing around regulator stations, etc.
• Install, repair, and relocate gas mains and services.
• Install anodes, rectifiers, and other appurtenances as required for corrosion control.
• Perform periodic valve maintenance as required by emergency plan.
• Conducts system surveillance and patrolling.
• Monitor and maintain odorant stations.
• Assures that trenches are properly braced to protect workers and to avoid damage to underground facilities.
• Takes the necessary steps to provide for public and worker safety in emergency situations involving the uncontrolled escape of natural gas.
• Ensures that vehicles, equipment and tools are properly maintained and serviced per DOT FWHA requirements.
• Complete and review all associated paperwork and documents regarding pipeline installation.
• Operate a variety of job related equipment including, jackhammer, compactor, holiday detector, line locator, backhoe, tapping & stopping equip., CGI and Flame Pak, welding machine, forklift, Scott Air Pak, pipe beveling machine, boring equip., P.E. electro‑fusion equipment, grinders, two‑way radio, etc.
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

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