LCL949 Technician A – C&M

Job Description

About CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Their vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of their long-term growth strategy. They have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of their diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward their company objectives. They strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities they serve.

About the Job

CenterPoint Energy is looking for a LCL949 Technician A – C&M to join their Team, located in Shakopee, Minnesota.

Essential Functions:

• Performs quality construction and maintenance on gas distributions system and other related functions.
• Safely operates and maintains several types of construction equipment minimizing down time and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Welds and performs layout work required for the installation and repair of gas distribution system and related equipment.
• Assembles, installs, repairs, tests and maintains the gas distribution system and related equipment, including but not limited to gas meters and regulators to assure safe, continuous service to customers.
• Responds to emergency situations to maintain public and personal safety.
• Operates equipment/tools used in the protection, repair, replacement and installation of new gas mains and services, including preparation and restoration of the construction site for completion of assigned projects.
• Performs routine operator maintenance on all equipment/tools used in and associated with the construction, maintenance, and repair and testing of the gas distributions system.
• Inspects distribution system maps and drawings to determine location, gas flow patterns and pressures, and to ensure that components used in repairing and adding to the system are appropriate.
• Follows the Operations Manual procedures and inspects work of the crew for compliance with all company codes and those of local, state and federal agencies.
• Completes record-keeping associated with construction and maintenance operations in a timely manner to ensure an up to date and accurate information system is maintained.
• Performs other related tasks including, but not limited to, leak survey work, line locating, foreign construction work, store-keeping, meter reading, chart changing, transporting equipment, and fleet and facilities maintenance to ensure efficient operation of the work.
• Conducts or participates in external and internal training, including field, classroom and online to increase job knowledge and certify qualifications.
• Advises and assists other employees on-the-job to provide technical, safety and procedural knowledge.
• Maintains a professional working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Welds on gas distribution system to install, repair, abandon and relocate mains, services, distribution regulators and meters. This includes the preparation and layout of work needed prior to welding.
• Cuts, bevels and trims metals and uses flame cutting torches and approved power tools.
• Makes welded repairs on vehicles and equipment to extend the working life and/or make changes and modifications.

Education Description:

• Requires successful completion of a certification program at an accredited educational institution in natural/propane gas distribution, installation and repair, or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent technical skills.

Experience:

• Requires a minimum of one year’s experience in the installation and repair of services and mains as well as demonstrated requisite knowledge and operating experience of various excavation equipment; e.g., trencher, tractor, backhoe.
• Must be a Technician “B” for at least six months.