Gas Mechanic Welder Journey or Apprentice

Alliant Energy•Fairfield, IA

10h

About The Position

Alliant Energy is hiring a Gas Mechanic Welder at the Apprentice or Journey level, depending on qualifications. The role installs, maintains, and operates natural gas plastic and metal mains, services, related equipment, and other facilities needed to provide natural gas service. Training locations are the Burlington, Centerville, and Muscatine Operations Centers. Travel time from the employee’s primary residence to the assigned headquarters must be 35 minutes or less under normal driving conditions. The position involves gas distribution construction and maintenance, welding, equipment operation, customer communication, emergency response, inspections, and associated documentation. Employees must report fit for duty and comply with applicable safety rules and DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements. The role may involve confined spaces and exposure to blowing or burning gas. If medically able, employees may use self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and fire suits to enter a blowing-gas atmosphere during emergencies.

Requirements

Obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License.
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 understand company operating standards, right-to-know information, safety rules, and equipment and technical manuals.
Good reading and math comprehension skills.
Certification in CPR and first aid.
Good mechanical ability.
Ability to work harmoniously with other employees and practice good public relations.
Wear and use all required safety equipment.
Meet annual qualification requirements for butt fusion, socket fusion, and electrofusion; obtain at least 80% on operator qualification tests.
Comply with API 1104 welding code qualifications and document random welds for qualification purposes.
Report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse.
Meet the residency requirement: travel time from primary residence to the assigned headquarters must be 35 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.
Complete applicable DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements under 49 CFR Part 40 and FMCSA Part 382 and PHMSA Part 199 regulations.
Successfully complete a background check and, where applicable, a drug screen if selected for employment.

Responsibilities

Perform work in a manner that protects personal safety, coworkers, and the public.
Fabricate, install, and maintain gas system facilities, including distribution regulator stations, large-volume meter sets, odorizer equipment, and gas meter assemblies.
Install, remove, replace, and repair natural gas mains, services, pressure regulators, meters, valves, and related facilities, including plastic mains and services using fusion and mechanical fittings.
Qualify annually on plastic fusion methods, including butt fusion, socket fusion, and electrofusion.
Tap and stop plastic and steel mains and services; assist tapping crews when required.
Obtain a passing grade of at least 80% on operator qualification tests.
Wrap metal mains and services; cut, thread, and assemble screwed-joint pipe and fittings; install mechanical joints, repair sleeves, repair clamps, and 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 metering and regulating equipment.
Conduct leak detection and cathodic protection surveys using gas detection equipment; install, test, and maintain cathodic protection devices on gas mains and services.
Respond safely and promptly to blowing gas, severe carbon monoxide situations, gas odor calls, and carbon monoxide investigations.
Communicate professionally and courteously with the public and customers.
Inspect contracted gas construction as required under local, state, and federal codes; patrol and inspect gas distribution lines and equipment.
Locate underground facilities using pipe- and cable-locating equipment.
Operate and maintain company vehicles and equipment, including air, hydraulic, and electric power tools.
Perform incidental tasks such as changing pressure charts and checking odorizers.
Complete company reports and records and other clerical work as needed.
Perform assigned gas maintenance and construction work, including hands-on work, paperwork, and limited CAD, MDT, or computer tasks.
Have basic knowledge of appliances and appliance relighting.
Install cablevision, telephone, and electrical lines during new and replacement projects.
Work in confined spaces and around high-pressure tapping equipment; potentially encounter blowing or burning gas.
Comply with API 1104 welding code qualifications, document random welds throughout the year for qualification purposes, and weld at pressures up to but not exceeding 400 psig.
Fabricate and manufacture high- and low-pressure regulator stations, multiple-meter hang meter sets, and perform other basic welding as required.
Perform other similar, related, or incidental duties as assigned.