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 installation and maintenance of natural gas facilities and appurtenances on both transmission and distribution natural gas systems per 49CFR Part 192, Piedmont Natural Gas policies and procedures and local/state regulations. 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 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.

- Perform work coordinator duties for multiple crews.

- Instructing assigned employees on the job site in their work, in safety, and on standard work practices and procedures as a regular duty.

- Support the Fabrication team as needed. i.e. Material receiving and delivery, material traceability verification, hydrotesting, etc.

- This position is required to perform other job-related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- 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 possess and maintain valid commercial driver's license (CDL Class A) and NCCCO crane certification per OSHA standards

- Must have and maintain forklift certification

- Must show good judgement in operating cranes in a safe manner when operating close to overhead wires and obstructions

- Must be able to travel, including staying out of town, work overtime hours, including weekends and holidays

Preferred Skills and Abilities

- Previous hot tapping experience

- Previous crane experience or certification

- Knowledge and experience using Maximo

Physical Requirements:

- Must work outdoors in adverse weather conditions

- Lifting up to 75 lbs

- 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)

No

Represented/Union Position

IBE Local 1902

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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