Journeyman Gas

Northwestern Energy • Havre, MT

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Journeyman Gasman performs operations, maintenance, and construction tasks on natural gas distribution systems. This role involves service work on Company equipment and in customers' homes. The Journeyman Gasman is certified to weld steel pipes and fittings and fuse plastic pipe and fittings that are part of the gas distribution system.

Requirements

• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Journeyman Gasman or equivalent required
• Weld certified and plastic fusion certified as specified in Title 49 CFR, Part 192 required
• Maintain 49 CFR Part 192 welding certification on a yearly basis
• Valid Commercial Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
• Must complete First Aid/CPR Certification within 6 months of hire
• Complete NWE HAZMAT program within 6 months of hire
• Knowledge of or ability to learn applicable codes and safety rules and regulations
• Commitment to safe working practices and knowledge of safety policies/procedures

Nice To Haves

• Natural gas vocational training preferred
• API 1104 Certification Preferred
• Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Communicate verbally and understand audible signals in emergency/safety situations
• Be available and respond to afterhours callouts for gas emergencies and customer response
• Respond to natural gas emergencies, complete gas construction activities, and perform service work as needed
• Assume leadership role in response to emergency situations
• Interact with the public
• Operate hand tools and heavy equipment including backhoes and trenchers
• Hand-shovel dirt to dig and backfill trenches
• Install pipe, wrap pipes and joints
• Weld steel pipe in accordance with Appendix C of 49 CFR, Part 192
• Fuse plastic pipe, clean joints for clamping, operate fusion tools
• Install meters and regulators
• Use blueprints and advanced skilled knowledge to fabricate, service and construct gas lines
• Use tapping equipment to tap and stop-off gas lines
• Act as a job foreman overseeing all aspects of a project, including safety and planning
• Complete all documentation for project planning and completion
• Perform service-related work including but not limited to the following: meter reading, working with customers in their homes, gas leakage checks, CO checks, high bill complaint investigations, and disconnecting and reestablishing services (electric and gas turn-off/on)
• Conduct scheduled leak surveys, operate various leak detection equipment
• Organize equipment and perform regular and preventative maintenance
• Work as a team member to safely and efficiently complete work activities
• Maintain situational and safety awareness at all times and communicate as needed to maintain safety and efficiency
• Perform individual lifts and manipulate needed equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
• Drive to job locations; tow trailers
• Maintain Company buildings and facilities at work locations, including shop upkeep and snow removal
• Adapt to technological changes as they are implemented
• Work with electric crews assisting on operations, maintenance, and construction of the electric distribution and transmission system
• Agree to live within an area approved by the company that allows for adequate response to our customers in call out and emergency situations
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
• Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Benefits

• 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
• Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
• Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
• Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid training opportunities
• Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED