Maintenance Specialist 1 (UN747)

Job Specifications

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.

Position summary:

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.

Pay Range: $25.38 - $40.91 per hour (Determined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement)

Reporting Relationship: Gas Operations Supervisor

Location: Laramie, Wyoming

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Additional Responsibilities:

• 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.

What Is Required:

• 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

What Is Desired:

• 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.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.