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NORTHWESTERN ENERGY Journeyman Gas Fitter in HELENA, Montana
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
- Journeyman Gas Fitter or equivalent
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to successfully complete NWE Gas Operator Qualification program within 6 months to ensure qualification to perform assigned tasks including recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions as specified in Title 49 CFR, Part 192 Valid
- Commercial Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
- First Aid/CPR Certification, or obtain within 6 months of hire
- Ability to become plastic fusion certified within 6 months
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, applicable codes and safety rules and regulations
- Commitment to safe working practices and knowledge of safety policies/procedures
- Ability to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- Must live within an area approved by the company that allows for adequate response to our customers in call out and emergency situations
- Ability to participate in on-call rotation schedules, work evenings and weekend shifts - especially in response to acute service needs
- Ability to lift and manipulate needed equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
- Ability to pass an employment physical, drug test and background check
- Natural gas vocational training preferred
- Ability to pass and maintain 49 CFR Part 192 welding certification on a yearly basis preferred; API 1104 Certification also preferred
- Ability to weld steel pipe in accordance with Appendix C of 49 CFR, Part 192 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
- 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, appliance checks, high bill complaint investigations, disconnecting and reestablishing services (gas turn-off/on), and lighting pilots
- 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
- Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
- Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives
Full-time position.
$54.09 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.
Apply by October 6, 2024.