Gas Operations & Maintenance Specialist I

Enbridge Inc.•Gastonia, NC

53d•Onsite

About The Position

Will primarily perform location of natural gas lines and facilities Installs pipe in ditches Manually digs around utilities Pressure tests steel and plastic lines Locates natural gas lines and facilities Participates in the repair of third-party damage to natural gas lines and various types of natural gas leaks Completes pipe maintenance activities Safely drives a company vehicle Sets up common Department of Transportation approved work sites and flagging traffic Maintains truck inventory Installs test charts Duties are subject to change based on business need. There is one position which will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

Trainee-Gas - 0-6 months experience
Gas Operations & Maintenance Specialist I - at least 12 months experience
highest level an applicant can be hired
Knowledge and skill with common hand and power tools (i.e. shovel, screwdriver, pipe wrench, drill, Sawzall, etc.).
Ability to be fit tested for self-contained breathing apparatus equipment.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for positive customer and contractor interactions are critical.
Ability to work as a team member within a diverse team.
Basic computer and internet navigation skills.
Availability for overtime and natural gas emergency response during the workday, as well as in the evenings and some weekends when on-call.
Must be willing and able to meet a 45-minute emergency response time from the geographical center of the Gastonia area. Emergency response time is a critical measure for Enbridge Gas North Carolina and candidates are required to consistently meet this requirement, including when on-call.
Occasional heavy lifting up to 80 lbs. independently.
Ability to adhere to safe working and driving procedures.
Completion of high school or equivalent (i.e., GED) is required.
Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving history.
A valid Commercial Driver's License is strongly preferred OR must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

6 - 12 months experience locating natural gas lines and facilities or other utilities.
Good mechanical aptitude.
Bilingual (Spanish) candidates.

Responsibilities

Perform location of natural gas lines and facilities
Install pipe in ditches
Manually dig around utilities
Pressure test steel and plastic lines
Locate natural gas lines and facilities
Participate in the repair of third-party damage to natural gas lines and various types of natural gas leaks
Complete pipe maintenance activities
Safely drive a company vehicle
Set up common Department of Transportation approved work sites and flagging traffic
Maintain truck inventory
Install test charts