Construction Technician - Phoenix, United States - Southwest Gas

Southwest Gas

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

This examination will establish an Open Competitive list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months.
This requisition is intended to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months.

Vacancies may occur at any SWG location in the Phoenix metropolitan area, and available shifts will vary depending on business needs.

The Construction Technician performs labor and skilled natural gas-related mechanical work independently or as a member of a crew, in accordance with Company construction, safety and emergency procedures, to install and maintain natural gas pipe facilities and associated equipment.

May perform all functions required of the Construction Inspector. Required to respond to emergencies and implement Incident Command System (ICS).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position must possess general knowledge of functions relating to the installation and maintenance of natural gas facilities, pressure control procedures and have the ability to read and interpret construction design and as-built.

This position must have mechanical and physical aptitude, as required, to perform assigned duties and the ability to perform all activities associated with position responsibilities and meet all special requirements.

Employees
must
pass all written tests and/or hands-on training, or simulations as required for this job classification; this includes all the covered task modules for Operator Qualification.

Employees
must qualify in all covered tasks in their classification and satisfy all applicable requirements under State and Federal law.

TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Perform labor and skilled mechanical work related to installation, maintenance and operation of natural gas facilities
Operate and maintain low pressure control equipment as required
Meet and maintain acceptable levels of quality and quantity of work as required
Perform duties in a manner that is in compliance with Company, local, state and federal regulations, safety and emergency practices and procedures
Ability to quickly analyze and make critical decisions related to incident response management and work under the Incident Command System (ICS) structure as required
Successfully complete ongoing extensive operator qualification training, and maintain required proficiencies
Use and maintain protective safety equipment including, but not limited to selfcontained breathing devices, flash suits, harnesses and life lines as required
Operate, clean and maintain assigned vehicles, equipment, tools, and material and complete required documentation
Operate and maintain leakage detection equipment and conduct leakage surveys as required
Operate and maintain pipe and cable locating equipment and locate and mark underground facilities as required
Operate large vehicles and equipment such as, but not limited to, crew trucks, backhoes, trenchers, loaders and boom trucks
Operate, repair and maintain power and pneumatic/hydraulic equipment including but not limited to generators, pumps, jackhammers, tampers, boring tools as required
Oversight of preventive maintenance program for all construction related tools and equipment as required
Train others as required
Complete written and electronic Company forms and records in neat, legible, accurate and timely manner
Operate computer based software programs as required
Perform work as required by new technology to include equipment, procedures and methods
May conduct a full range of quality control inspections for gas distribution and transmission work, including line locating, leak survey, as required by state and federal regulations
May perform quality control inspection of contracted construction activity to ensure compliance with Company, state and federal regulations
May assist supervisor(s) in coordination of Company and contractor resources necessary to complete work in a timely manner
May assist supervisor(s) in the timely review, reconciliation and processing of asbuilt and billing documentation submitted by contractor
May perform quality control inspection on contractor paperwork as required
May be required to maintain knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) processes and requirements
Perform other duties as assigned with appropriate training
Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job

Special Requirements

Meet and maintain the strenuous physical requirements of the position.
Must be able to be oncall.
Must be able to be contacted and respond for emergency duty when oncall.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and/or other special licenses/certifications.
Must be able to meet requirements to acquire and maintain a Commercial Driver's License.
Must be available to perform shift work, staggered workweek, including recognized holidays.
Must be available to work ov