Gas Construction Technician - Forney, Tx

CoServ Job Search•Forney, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Gas Construction Technician works as part of a construction crew, assists with emergency response repairs, and supports daily construction and maintenance functions. Work is frequently performed on or near pressurized natural gas lines and requires appropriate skills, safe work practices, and adherence to established procedures. The position may range from Trainee to Operations Technician. Placement is based on skill level, assessed through indoor and outdoor interviews, and determined by the hiring manager within CoServ’s Gas Construction Employee Development Program.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Demonstrate proficiency and job knowledge to advance within the Employee Development Program through competency assessment and/or performance evaluation.
Use Microsoft Office, IBM Maximo, and iVue.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and reasoning skills.
Understand and follow CoServ maps, the safety handbook, work orders, and staking sheets.
Ability to learn CoServ’s service area and distribution system.
Reside within a reasonable response time to CoServ’s gas service area, specified as within 20 minutes.
Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Class A commercial driver’s license with a tanker endorsement.
Work outdoors 95% of the time in all weather and environmental conditions, including rough terrain, heavy underbrush, and uneven soil.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds; bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and/or crouch.
Drive a company vehicle and operate office equipment such as a computer, telephone, and copier.
Work extended hours as needed or directed.
Work in deep excavations and inside shoring equipment.
Wear a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for short periods.
Work in potentially hazardous conditions caused by accidental natural gas releases and in conditions involving pets or wildlife near the work site.
Work in areas with possible exposure to poison oak, poison ivy, and insect stings.

Nice To Haves

Class A CDL.
First Aid and CPR.
Fusion Qualification.
Operator Qualifications (OQ).
Competent Person Training.

Responsibilities

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and other safety equipment as necessary.
Follow OSHA requirements, CoServ specifications and safety procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local standards.
Install and maintain CoServ’s gas system, including mains, residential and commercial services, and related equipment.
Respond to damaged gas mains, services, or equipment.
Assist with installing, maintaining, and operating measuring stations, district regulator stations, and related equipment.
Pinpoint gas leaks.
Operate utility vehicles and machinery, including DOT trucks, trailers, backhoes, excavators, and other specialized natural gas industry machinery.
Assist in Emergency Response Program situations.
Use hand and power tools, including combustible gas indicators, squeeze tools, flame packs, and other specialized natural gas industry tools.
Work in the construction on-call rotation and perform call-out duties.
Man a fire extinguisher when working around live or blowing gas.
Read company maps and understand gas feeds.
Follow CoServ safety and operating rules, procedures, and guidelines, and report unsafe practices to a supervisor.
Follow CoServ Information Security Handbook policies, procedures, and guidelines, and report suspected information security incidents to Tech Support.
Complete required documentation for construction and maintenance projects.
Receive training as directed by the Crew Supervisor.
Obtain and maintain Company Operator Qualifications, a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus fit test, and Poly Fusion certification.
Attend regularly scheduled safety meetings and CoServ Academy training as required.
Maintain CPR/First Aid certification and a daily timesheet.
Perform other duties as directed.