Foreman, C&M

ONE Gas•Stillwater, MN

20h

About The Position

Performs an advanced level of inspection work and assists and oversees employees engaged in the construction, maintenance, and operation of a pipeline system and related facilities. The role supervises and inspects employee and contractor work, supports pipeline installation and maintenance, operates and maintains vehicles and equipment, trains and directs employees, maintains records and reports, reviews invoices, investigates customer orders and emergencies, and communicates with customers and other stakeholders about work in progress. Regular and reliable attendance is required. Additional duties may be assigned. This job description is a guideline and is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions. The position may change to meet business requirements, and assigned duties may be changed at management’s discretion. Where the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, its terms and conditions apply.

Requirements

At least 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: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Experience in construction and maintenance of transmission and distribution pipeline systems.
Experience and knowledge in basic computer use and relevant software.
Experience and training related to working in excavations and/or confined spaces; basic customer service; customer-service emergency 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 surveys.
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.
Applicable driver's license required.
Qualified Plastic Fusion Technician certification required.
Applicable Operator Qualifications required.
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.
Ability to travel over uneven terrain, including mud, gravel, sand, rocks, ice, and snow.
Ability to react immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others.
Ability to smell odorant in natural gas and detect and react to warning signals at work sites.
Ability to operate required tools and equipment; communicate and exchange information or instructions; and meet the visual requirements of the job, including peripheral vision and accurate depth perception.

Responsibilities

Supervise and inspect work performed by employees and contractors, and assist 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 used in pipeline work.
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 reports, including 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.