Construction Technician

Southwest Gas Corporation•Yuma, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Technician performs labor and skilled natural gas-related mechanical work independently or as a member of a crew, in accordance with Company construction, safety and emergency procedures, to install and maintain natural gas pipe facilities and associated equipment. May perform all functions required of the Construction Inspector. Required to respond to emergencies and implement Incident Command System (ICS).

Requirements

General knowledge of functions relating to the installation and maintenance of natural gas facilities
General knowledge of pressure control procedures
Ability to read and interpret construction design and as-built
Mechanical and physical aptitude, as required, to perform assigned duties
Ability to perform all activities associated with position responsibilities
Meet all special requirements
Pass all written tests and/or hands-on training, or simulations as required for this job classification
Qualify in all covered tasks for Operator Qualification
Satisfy all applicable requirements under State and Federal law
Meet and maintain the strenuous physical requirements of the position
Must be able to be on-call
Must be able to be contacted and respond for emergency duty when on-call
Must respond to base location or emergency site within one hour or as division operational needs dictate, subject to Division VP approval, when on-call
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and/or other special licenses/certifications
Must be able to meet requirements to acquire and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License
Must be available to perform shift work, staggered workweek, including recognized holidays
Must be available to work overtime
Must be able to wear a complete company-issued uniform
Must be able to wear and use all personal protective safety equipment as operating conditions dictate
Must be able to work in another location, district, or department
Must be able to work outdoors, exposed to extremes in temperatures and conditions
May be exposed to natural gas during the course of work
Must successfully complete all classroom and hands-on training as required
Must comply with Company rules of general conduct, Company policies and procedures
Must be able to use a computer
Applicant/employee will be subject to drug and alcohol testing under the Company’s DOT drug and alcohol testing programs
Must pass a drug test prior to the commencement of the new role

Nice To Haves

May perform all functions required of the Construction Inspector
May be required to maintain knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) processes and requirements

Responsibilities

Perform labor and skilled mechanical work related to installation, maintenance and operation of natural gas facilities
Excavate and backfill trenches, cut and thread pipe, apply various coatings on steel pipe and fittings, thermite weld, read and interpret Company maps, construction drawings, join plastic pipe and fittings using heat fusion, mechanical or solvent cement methods
Operate and maintain low pressure control equipment as required
Provide situational-specific work direction during emergency response or SWG TAP applications
Meet and maintain acceptable levels of quality and quantity of work as required
Perform duties in a manner that is in compliance with Company, local, state and federal regulations, safety and emergency practices and procedures
Ability to quickly analyze and make critical decisions related to incident response management and work under the Incident Command System (ICS) structure as required
Successfully complete on-going extensive operator qualification training, and maintain required proficiencies
Use and maintain protective safety equipment including, but not limited to self-contained breathing devices, flash suits, harnesses and life lines as required
Operate, clean and maintain assigned vehicles, equipment, tools, and material and complete required documentation
Operate and maintain leakage detection equipment and conduct leakage surveys as required
Operate and maintain pipe and cable locating equipment and locate and mark underground facilities as required
Operate large vehicles and equipment such as, but not limited to, crew trucks, backhoes, trenchers, loaders and boom trucks
Operate, repair and maintain power and pneumatic/hydraulic equipment including but not limited to generators, pumps, jackhammers, tampers, boring tools as required
Oversight of preventive maintenance program for all construction related tools and equipment as required
Train others as required
Complete written and electronic Company forms and records in neat, legible, accurate and timely manner
Operate computer based software programs as required
Perform work as required by new technology to include equipment, procedures and methods
May conduct a full range of quality control inspections for gas distribution and transmission work, including line locating, leak survey, as required by state and federal regulations
May perform quality control inspection of contracted construction activity to ensure compliance with Company, state and federal regulations
May assist supervisor(s) in coordination of Company and contractor resources necessary to complete work in a timely manner
May assist supervisor(s) in the timely review, reconciliation and processing of as-built and billing documentation submitted by contractor
May perform quality control inspection on contractor paperwork as required
May be required to maintain knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) processes and requirements
Perform other duties as assigned with appropriate training
Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job