Construction & Maintenance Technician IV - Smithville, TX
About The Position
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. Job Summary Plans, directs, schedules, performs, and checks all work in connection with construction and maintenance of gas distribution system. Performs company field operations including manual labor and other duties necessary to accomplish the installation, repair, construction and maintenance of natural gas distribution systems.
Requirements
- Requires a high school education or the equivalent knowledge of English, basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and calculation of fractions and/or percentages), grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Requires a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in construction, installation and/or maintenance systems (to include one of the following: natural gas distribution; piping systems; water, sewer, or electric utility; state/city/county/parish and the oil industry).
- Two (2) years’ experience in natural gas distribution preferred.
- Requires one (1) year of experience welding steel pipes.
- Requires a valid state issued commercial driver’s license (CDL) and able to maintain a good driving record.
- You must reside within 30 minutes from the service center in Victoria, TX.
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years’ experience in natural gas distribution preferred.
Responsibilities
- Leads and directs all gas distribution work for a construction crew.
- Installs, repairs or replaces steel and plastic pipe.
- Ensures that each crew member knows safety policies and practices, monitors for compliance, coaches in the field.
- Ensure gas lines and other utility lines are located prior to excavation.
- Ensures plastic and steel welding performed by crew members meets standards.
- Transport required equipment, tools, and supplies to work sites.
- Provides First Responder assistance in emergency situations.
- Completes paperwork as required.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
- Transit subsidies
- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
- Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
