Natural Gas Pipefitter Specialist

Our Gas Construction Compliance department is hiring a Natural Gas Pipefitter Specialist to support natural gas pipeline installations and maintenance efforts. Our pipefitters are responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and safety procedures pertaining to the natural gas industry; pinpointing the location of and classifying gas leaks; and ensuring that underground utilities have been located and job sites are safe prior to utility work being performed. If you have completed a gas pipefitter apprenticeship and/or have demonstrated experience installing and repairing gas mains and service lines, we want to hear from you!

This job is eligible for relocation assistance to aid in the costs of relocating to the Colorado Springs area. Live and Work in Colorado Springs!

Please note that this position will be filled as a Pipefitter Specialist ($44.85 with a 5% pay increase to$47.09 after a 6-month probationary period)

A day in the life of a Journey Natural Gas Pipefitter may include:

• Installing gas mains and service lines, and locating and classifying leaks
• Tapping low and high pressure pipelines
• Operating leak detection equipment
• Safe handling of gas main/service lines
• Operating gas construction excavation equipment
• Locating underground pipelines and utilities
• Reading and complying with blueprints and specifications for projects
• Preparing work sites for installations and compacting excavations
• Operating and performing maintenance on equipment and vehicles, including trucks, compressors, pumps, generators, and a variety of power tools

In addition to the above, Pipefitters at the Specialist level perform the following:

• Lead gas construction crews at jobs site, providing teams with technical guidance and oversight and assist in training to Gas Pipefitters
• Performing work using specialized tools and equipment associated with the installation and maintenance of our natural gas distribution system

Experience Qualifications:

• You must be able to perform work while wearing a supplied air breathing apparatus, including the ability to pass a full-face mask SCBA fit test
• Must have successfully completed a Gas Pipefitter Apprenticeship (DOL or NDOL), or offer a minimum of four (4) years' experience installing and repairing gas mains and service lines
• Proficient in natural gas emergency response
• Be proficient in at least two (2) programs of work
  • Emergency Leak Repair
  • High pressure steel distribution
  • Large scale main and service renewals
  • Individual service line replacements

Licensing and Certification Requirements:

• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with airbrake and tanker endorsement, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire and maintain
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required Operator Qualifications (OQ) per the Colorado Springs Utilities OQ document, and complete additional relevant training

Emergency Callout and Standby Expectations:

• You will be required to pull stand-by, overtime, weekends, holidays, and 24-hour call-outs as the business needs demand
• You will be prepared to work in hazardous conditions and be prepared to work in inclement weather
• This position is designated as a first responder for emergencies
• The successful candidate is required to stay in the service territory while on standby

Our Commitment to Our Employees...
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important - we prove it! That's why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Time Off - Because everybody needs time off to recharge
  • Vacation - New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
  • Personal Leave -3 days per year of personal leave
  • Paid Holidays -12 paid holidays per year
  • Sick Leave - Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
  • Vacation Buy - Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan - Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you're done working? The Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
• Medical - Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Wellness Program - Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Dental - Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Vision - Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Retirement Saving Programs - Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare's Roth IRA and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage - Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) - Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Life Insurance - Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement - Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying Public Service Employer - Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program