Gas Mechanic Journey or Apprentice

Alliant Energy•Lisbon, IA

1d•$37 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

This role may be filled at the Apprentice or Journey level dependent upon qualifications. Training will occur at the Conroy Operations Center, Lisbon Operations Center, or Vinton Operations Center. Candidates must have a travel time of 35 minutes or less from their primary residence to their assigned headquarters. The job involves installing, maintaining, and operating natural gas plastic and metal mains, services, and related equipment to provide natural gas service to customers.

Requirements

Must report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug & alcohol abuse.
Subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing 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 comprehend company operating standards, right to know information, safety rules, and equipment and technical manuals.
Must possess good reading and math comprehension skills.
Certified in CPR and first aid.
Good mechanical ability.
Ability to work harmoniously with other employees.
Knowledge of and practice in good public relations.
Ability to wear and use all safety equipment.

Nice To Haves

Install cablevision, telephone, and electrical line during new and replacement projects.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.
Fabricate, install, and maintain gas system facilities such as 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 other related gas distribution facilities, including plastic mains and services using fusion and mechanical fittings.
Qualify annually on all forms of plastic fusion (butt fusion, socket fusion, electro fusion).
Tap and stop plastic and steel mains and services.
Obtain an 80% passing grade on operator qualification tests.
Assist tapping crews as needed.
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/ditching equipment.
Install, maintain, and replace various types of metering and regulating equipment.
Perform leak detections and cathodic protection surveys using gas detection equipment.
Install and maintain cathodic protection on gas mains and services, with knowledge of test stations, insulators, anodes, krik cells, and rectifiers.
Inspect contract gas construction according to local, State, and Federal codes.
Patrol and inspect gas distribution lines and equipment.
Locate underground facilities using pipe/cable-locating equipment.
Operate Company-owned vehicles/equipment, various air, hydraulic, and electric power tools, and maintain assigned equipment.
Perform incidental duties such as changing pressure charts and checking odorizers.
Complete necessary reports and records.
Perform other gas maintenance or construction duties as assigned, including hands-on work, paperwork, and limited CAD, MDT, or computer work.
Use SCBA equipment and fire suits in emergency situations if physically able.
Possess basic knowledge of appliance and relighting of appliances.
Install cablevision, telephone, and electrical lines during new and replacement projects.
Work in confined spaces and may be exposed to blowing and burning gas.
Report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug & alcohol abuse.