Gas Mechanic Journey or Apprentice

Interstate Power & Light • Storm Lake, IA

95d • $36 - $47

About The Position

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy! At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off. This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level dependent upon qualifications. Training Locations: Carroll Gas Garage, Cherokee Operations Center, IPL Technical Training Center. Residency Requirements: Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 35 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment, hand and power tools, and other machinery.
• Knowledge of confined spaces, trenching and shoring standards.
• Ability to read and comprehend company operating standards, right to know information, safety rules, and equipment and technical manuals.
• Good reading and math comprehension skills.
• Certified in CPR and first aid.
• Good mechanical ability.
• Ability to work harmoniously with other employees.
• Knowledge of good public relations.
• Ability to wear and use all safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and operate natural gas plastic and metal mains, services, related equipment, and other duties as may be necessary to provide natural gas service to customers.
• Perform all duties so as to ensure personal safety as well as the safety of other employees and the public.
• Fabricate, install, and maintain various gas system facilities such as distribution regulator stations, large volume meter sets, odorizer equipment, gas meter assemblies, etc.
• Install, remove, replace and repair natural gas mains, services, pressure regulators, meters, valves, and other related gas distribution facilities, including the installation of plastic mains and services using fusion and mechanical fittings.
• Qualify once a year on all forms of plastic fusion such as butt fusion, socket fusion and electro fusion.
• Tap and stop both plastic and steel mains and services.
• Obtain an 80% passing grade on operator qualification tests.
• Assist tapping crews as required.
• Properly wrap metal mains and services.
• Cut, thread, and assemble screwed joint pipe and fittings.
• Install mechanical joints and repair sleeves, repair clamps, or pipe (on gas mains and services).
• Set-up, operate and tap live main lines, and install branch and service connections using high pressure tapping equipment.
• Operate power tools and excavating and ditching equipment as required.
• Install, maintain, and replace various types of metering and regulating equipment.
• Perform various leak detections and cathodic protection surveys using gas detection equipment.
• Install and maintain cathodic protection on gas mains and services.
• Communicate with the public and customers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Respond to blowing gas or severe carbon monoxide situations in a safe and timely manner.
• Respond to and perform leak calls such as inside and outside gas odors and carbon monoxide investigations.
• Inspect contract gas construction as required according to all local, State and Federal codes.
• Patrol and inspect gas distribution lines and equipment.
• Locate underground facilities using pipe/cable-locating equipment.
• Operate a Company owned vehicle/equipment, operate various air, hydraulic, and electric power tools, and provide for the maintenance of all equipment assigned.
• Perform incidental duties such as changing of pressure charts, checking of odorizers, etc.
• Perform clerical work as needed to provide and maintain the necessary reports and records required by the Company.
• Use SCBA equipment and fire suits to possibly enter an atmosphere of blowing gas in an emergency situation if physically able.
• Install cablevision, telephone, and electrical line during new and replacement projects.
• Work in confined spaces and may be exposed to blowing and burning gas.
• Perform other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED