Maintenance Specialist 1 (UN747)

Black Hills Corporation•Laramie, WY

53d•$25 - $41

About The Position

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other. The welder will be responsible for installing steel and polyethylene (PE) mains, fabricating metering facilities, and overseeing related construction. This role requires a thorough understanding of natural gas principles and distribution systems to ensure the safe delivery of natural gas from town border stations to our customers. Responsibilities include performing maintenance, repair, construction, and emergency activities to maintain the safe and efficient operation of the natural gas distribution system. Assignments may involve maintenance, repair, construction, or a combination of these tasks as directed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
0-2 years Experience in natural gas system maintenance and construction
CDL License within 180 Days
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work from written and verbal instructions
Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required job schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules

Nice To Haves

Secondary education or equivalent experience
Basic mechanical and construction skills
Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems
General knowledge of regulatory and relief valves found on project lines, main lines, and general meter sets
Knowledge of company policies and practices, and regulatory and tariff requirements desirable.
Possess basic computer and math skills
Ability to work with and around combustible or flammable gas, liquids and high-pressure systems
Ability to interface directly with customers professionally providing a high degree of customer satisfaction.
Three years+ gas welding experience preferred.
API 1104 welding certification.
Associate of Applied Science or diploma from technical school.
Applicable company and regulatory welding and fusion certifications.
Achieve and maintain all Operator Qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification.

Responsibilities

Responsible for installing, relocating, replacing, maintaining and repairing gas lines.
Inspect pipeline and structural welding required for construction and maintenance of Company facilities including the installation, operation and maintenance of distribution and transmission facilities.
Proficient operations of equipment and tools associated with everyday work.
Perform and document pipeline safety maintenance activities.
Accomplish customer service, installation, construction, maintenance, testing and troubleshooting related to pipeline systems, measurement, appliances, and associated equipment.
Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment, including pipeline right-of-way, including, but not limited to excavation, repairing, coating and backfilling pipelines, concrete work, painting, building erection, weed control, etc.
Locate and mark facilities per Company Damage Prevention Program and One-Call procedures prior to and during encroachments and excavations.
Perform pipeline patrols, population density surveys, leak detection surveys and inspection per company procedures.
Coordinate local Damage Prevention activities.
Provide oversight and inspection to ensure asset protection and compliance with company procedures of excavation activities near pipeline facilities.
Participates in quality emergency responder programs.
Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenant, public official, emergency official and local organization (i.e. One-Call, Pipeline Group, Soil Conservation, etc.) meetings.
Perform governmental compliance activities (PHMSA, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.)
Perform mapping, record keeping and data entry duties per company policies.
Identify report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.
Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.
Perform all work in compliance with Company Standards, procedures, regulatory and tariff requirements.
Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
Perform other tasks as assigned task.
Must maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed.
May be required to carry a company-provided cell phone/pager and be available to respond during working hours; may be required to respond during non-working hours, especially related to company emergencies.