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NORTHWESTERN ENERGY Journeyman Gas in BOZEMAN, Montana
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Journeyman Gasman or equivalent
- Ability to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- Weld certified and plastic fusion certified as specified in Title 49 CFR, Part 192
- Ability to maintain 49 CFR Part 192 welding certification on a yearly basis
- 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 applicable codes and safety rules and regulations
- Commitment to safe working practices and knowledge of safety policies/procedures
- Available to respond to afterhours callouts for gas emergencies and customer response
- Ability to individually lift and manipulate needed equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
- Live within an area approved by the company that allows for adequate response to our customers in call out and emergency situations
- Ability to pass an employment physical, drug test and background check
- Natural gas vocational training preferred
- API 1104 Certification preferred
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Communicate verbally and understand audible signals in emergency/safety situations 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
- 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
- Adhere to company safety standards
- Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives
Full-time position.
$52.01 per hour. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Programs; Life Insurance; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.
Open until filled.