Foreman, C&M

ONE Gas•Mustang, OK

About The Position

Performs advanced inspection work and assists with and oversees employees engaged in the construction, maintenance, and operation of a pipeline system and related facilities. This is a night crew role scheduled Tuesday through Friday, 1:30 PM to midnight. The position requires a minimum of six years of relevant experience; the role typically calls for seven to ten years. Education is not required. A CDL, applicable driver's license, Qualified Plastic Fusion Technician certification, and applicable Operator Qualifications are required. The foreman supervises and inspects employee and contractor work, assists with pipeline work, trains and directs employees, maintains vehicles and equipment, prepares records and reports, reviews invoices, investigates customer-related orders and emergencies, and communicates with customers, contractors, landowners, local authorities, and others. The role includes operation of pipeline construction and maintenance tools and equipment and requires responding to emergencies and performing physical work in varied terrain and worksite conditions. ONE Gas provides natural gas distribution services to more than 2.3 million customers in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. The company describes Inclusion & Diversity as a core value and provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons without regard to protected characteristics. The job description is a guideline, is not an employment contract, and may change with business needs.

Requirements

Minimum of six years of relevant experience; the role typically calls for seven to ten years.
Experience using, maintaining, and repairing tools and equipment applicable to the position.
Experience applying basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Experience in construction and maintenance of transmission and distribution pipeline systems.
Experience and knowledge in basic computer and relevant software use.
Experience and training related to working in excavations and/or confined spaces, basic customer service, emergency customer-service procedures, company and government operating and safety procedures, plastic fusion, One Call System policies and procedures, and Work Management Systems.
Working knowledge of welding policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the function and/or maintenance of regulators, chart meters, well meters, cathodic protection, and leakage survey.
Experience interpreting maps, atlas pages, blueprints, GIS sketches, and job orders.
Knowledge of personnel policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to read and write fluently in English.
CDL required, along with an applicable driver's license.
Qualified Plastic Fusion Technician certification.
Applicable Operator Qualifications.
Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds 10–15 times a day, up to 40 pounds 7–10 times a day, and up to 50 pounds 10–12 times a day.
Ability to climb into and out of excavations and onto and off equipment, and travel over uneven terrain including mud, gravel, sand, rocks, ice, and snow.
Ability to react immediately to emergencies to prevent injury to self and others; smell natural gas odorant; detect and react to worksite warning signals; operate required tools and equipment; communicate or exchange information and instructions; and meet visual, peripheral-vision, and depth-perception requirements.

Responsibilities

Supervise and inspect work performed by employees and/or contractors, and assist employees with installation, maintenance, and removal work on transmission and distribution pipelines to ensure compliance with company and government standards or identify noncompliance.
Drive and maintain the crew truck; load, unload, and operate tools and equipment applicable to pipeline construction and maintenance.
Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
Train, test, and direct employees performing steel welding and plastic fusion construction and maintenance activities.
Maintain logs and compile and prepare completion reports, inspection logs, training and testing records, accident and first-aid reports, completed orders, relocation and retirement records, leak reports, and mileage reports.
Review invoices for accuracy, including pricing, quantities installed, and materials used.
Investigate customer-related orders and emergency situations, including low-pressure calls, Class 1 leaks, blowing lines, fires or explosions, and undetectable lines.
Advise and inform customers, contractors, landowners, local authorities, and others about construction or maintenance work in progress.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform additional duties as assigned.