Pipe Layer VI

Enbridge•Durham, NC

About The Position

This position is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Company’s natural gas distribution system. It is a unionized role that typically works within a crew structure and is performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions. The position requires travel throughout the service territory and may involve interacting with agitated or upset customers. The role includes installing and maintaining natural gas pipelines and facilities, supporting repairs and leak response, and completing required safety and operational qualifications. The employee must be available for overtime as needed and for emergency response during the workday, evenings, and some weekends when on call. A 45-minute emergency response time from the geographical center of the assigned area is required. Enbridge does not offer relocation assistance or transfer or sponsor work visas or employment authorization for this position.

Requirements

Completed high school or GED.
At least 6–12 months of related construction and/or utility experience.
Valid driver’s license with a safe driving history.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License, or ability to obtain one within 12 months of employment.
Ability to understand and follow safety and environmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
Ability to don and be annually fit tested for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment.
Knowledge and skill with common hand and power tools, such as a shovel, screwdriver, pipe wrench, drill, and reciprocating saw.
Ability to adhere to safe working and defensive driving procedures.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for positive customer and contractor interactions.
Ability to work as a team member within a diverse team.
Basic computer and internet navigation skills.
Availability for overtime as needed.
Availability for natural gas emergency response during the workday, evenings, and some weekends when on call.
Willingness and ability to meet a 45-minute emergency response time from the geographical center of the assigned area, including when on call.
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds independently.
Ability to perform the listed physical and mental requirements, including grasping, kneeling, reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual and hearing tasks, following instructions, organizing work, making decisions, completing routine forms, composing basic written materials, and communicating by telephone.

Nice To Haves

Good mechanical aptitude.
Flagger experience and/or certification.
Bilingual Spanish skills.
A valid Commercial Driver’s License (strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

Install natural gas pipe in ditches.
Manually dig around various utilities.
Pressure test steel and plastic natural gas lines.
Participate in repairs of third-party damage to natural gas lines and respond to various types of gas leaks.
Locate natural gas lines and facilities.
Complete pipe maintenance activities.
Install test charts.
Set up common Department of Transportation-approved work sites.
Flag traffic effectively.
Safely drive a company vehicle.
Complete required annual Operator Qualification testing, including written and hands-on components.
Respond to natural gas emergencies during the workday, evenings, and some weekends when on call.