Gas Distribution Specialist I, II, or III - Spruce Pine, NC

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This position is responsible for all duties associated with and related to the safe, efficient and cost-effective installation and maintenance of natural gas facilities and appurtenances on both transmission and distribution natural gas systems per 49

CFR Part 192, Piedmont Natural Gas policies and procedures and local/state regulations.

The Gas Distribution Specialist position serves as the entry point in the Gas Distribution Specialist career path. Individuals in this role are responsible for completing skill development assignments promptly at each wage step, following established guidelines. These assignments are structured to help the Gas Distribution Specialist learn to work safely and independently within the Customer Field Operations (CFO) department, fulfilling the requirements needed to advance to Gas Distribution Specialist III.

Tasks include mandatory training, tests, certifications, achieving necessary Operator Qualifications, and proving proficiency in regulated and non-regulated service duties.

The list below does not cover all the duties and responsibilities required to learn, assist with, and perform regulated and non-regulated CFO tasks independently.

Responsibilities:

• Complete tasks at customer locations; interact professionally and respectfully with external and internal customers; respond to questions about company policies and explain completed work
• Complete set and turn on of customer meter, including dial test, lighting pilots and testing appliances/equipment. Also safely install, troubleshoot, and repair appliances and piping including but not limited to appliances in crawl spaces and attics.
• Perform disconnect and reconnects of services including appliances. Also turn off and/or remove meter due to non-payment from customers (DNP).
• Perform first responder duties for natural gas emergencies and serve as liaison with emergency officials
• Perform/collaborate with operation and maintenance of underground natural gas pipelines, covering intermediate and high-pressure distribution as well as transmission systems. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to installing, maintaining, repairing, relocating, and retiring both new and existing natural gas facilities and associated equipment.
• Perform the role of "Competent Person"
• Assist with, plan, and set up work zone safety and traffic control measures
• Perform general site preparation, restoration and right of way maintenance duties
• Operate/transport heavy equipment (e.g., mini-excavators, backhoes, skid steers, trenchers) safely, including excavation near utilities. Perform equipment inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Run power tools and perform hand digging
• Inspect above ground appurtenances for atmospheric corrosion and paint as required
• Corrosion control and pipe remediation, including wrapping and coating pipe
• Thread and cut pipe
• Perform plastic pipe fusion
• Perform facility locate duties
• Check odorant levels
• Conduct leak surveys and grade leaks
• Install leak clamps
• Conduct maintenance on both primary and secondary valves. Operate each valve and apply grease as required.
• Accurately complete required job documentation, record keeping, including job previews, service cards, as-builts, visual pipeline inspection forms, leak surveys and checks, competent person forms, time entry, account coding, billable hours, Maximo work order completion, digitalplus and any other documents needed to comply with company and regulatory standards.
• Guide lower-level employees and show correct procedures for work tasks
• On-call rotation
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Advanced experience using construction tools and applying mechanical concepts and mechanical aptitude
• Advanced experience operating heavy equipment and/or excavation equipment in a utility's environment
• Experience utilizing personal computers (PCs) in a Windows environment
• Must possess or obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• A safe working weight of 275 lbs.

Desired

Qualifications:

• 2 Years of technical school education or the equivalent job-related knowledge and appropriate gas piping related license
• Experience as a Gas Distribution Crew Lead, Gas Distribution Operator, or Service Technician
• Previous crew leader experience, including responsibility for crew oversite, work assignments and documentation of work performed
• Safety awareness and leadership
• Demonstrated effective communication (Verbal and Written) and interpersonal skills
• Documented training on heavy equipment
• Industry…