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Operations Utility Technician-Inspection

Duke Energy Corporation

Posted on: 23 Mar 2024

Job Location: Nashville, US

Job Description:

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Job Summary:

This position is responsible for all duties associated with and related to the safe, efficient and cost effective installation and maintenance of natural gas facilities and appurtenances on both transmission and distribution natural gas systems per 49CFR Part 192 and Piedmont Natural Gas policies and procedures.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Inspect and oversee contract and or company crews in the installation of pipeline facilities to ensure that PNG safety policies and procedures are followed
Inspect and oversee contract and or company crews in the installation of pipeline facilities to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications
Ensure contract documents represented by working drawings and specifications are properly executed by the contractors
Interpret drawings and specifications for contractor and discuss deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction
Measure distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts
Examine quality of installations for conformity to standards
Perform work coordination duties such as schedule coordination, inspections of "as-built", and inspection of contractor pay sheets for multiple company and contract crews
Maintain log of construction and inspection activities (via Inspection SharePoint site) and compare progress reports
When called for, perform role of the "Competent Person" on a company crew
Perform locate duties to determine location of existing gas facilities
Complete work documentation/records timely
Assist with coordination of pipeline emergencies
Provide zone and enterprise support as needed
Assist crews as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Basic/Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude; advanced knowledge and use of construction tools and heavy equipment.
Previous experience working with installation and maintenance of gas pipelines;
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Desired Qualifications:

Two years technical school education or the equivalent job related knowledge
Previous experience with supervision and or completion of supervisory training classes/certifications
Computer knowledge working in a Windows environment;
Demonstrated effective communication, verbal and written, and interpersonal skills and safety awareness;

Physical Requirements:

This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight-rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.

Must work outdoors in adverse weather conditions; lifting up to 75 lbs.; frequent walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, stooping, crawling, standing, digging, climbing; works on uneven terrain, many times with heavy vegetation; manual dexterity (hand/eye coordination); keen eyesight; good hearing; good sense of smell; comes in frequent contact with insects and animals.

Other Requirements:

Weekend and evening work as required. Subject to extended working hours and must be available for call-out and emergency response. Some rotating shifts. Some routine travel to areas outside the Resource Center or Zone

Travel Requirements
15-25%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No

Represented/Union Position
Plumbers and Pipe Fitters

Visa Sponsored Position
No

Posting Expiration Date
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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