Pipe Fitter & Repair Technician & Welder Apprentice - Step 1

Definitions Used Throughout the Job Description

Direct Supervision: A Pipe Fitter & Repair Journey Level Technician & Welder or equivalent observing an employee closely enough at working level to provide immediate feedback in case the employee is about to perform an unsafe act (work practice). The purpose of this close supervision is to ensure proper safety rules, operating procedures, and Natural gas safety-related work practices are being followed.

General Supervision: A Pipe Fitter & Repair Journey Level Technician & Welder or equivalent observing an employee from the immediate area providing the necessary instruction and direction for the task being performed.

General Purpose of Work

Performs under direct supervision, various construction, operation, and maintenance functions in the Gas Construction & Operations Department until qualified.

General Duties

• Performs the work of Laborer in the Gas Construction & Operations Department.
• Performs basic pipe-fitting work associated with the installation, maintenance, and repair of natural gas facilities, including measuring, cutting, preparing, and assembling pipe and fittings.
• Lays and positions pipe in accordance with approved plans and procedures; prepares and heat- fuses joints and installs couplings and other fittings.
• Installs anodes and test stations.
• Installs leak clamps and assists with other repairs to gas facilities in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with scheduled surveys and inspections.
• Ensure company vehicles are kept clean, organized, and properly stocked with all tools and materials required for daily operations.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as assigned.

Welding Duties

• Performs assigned welding work which may include but not be limited to installation of gas service tees, butt welds of pipe of any diameter, fabrication of meter connections, fabrication of regulator or valve piping and any related facilities.
• Performs assigned maintenance and repair welding on any gas distribution facilities.
• Work may be required on pressured or unpressured gas distribution facilities.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated satisfactory aptitude and learning ability for the duties of gas distribution construction, operation, and maintenance.
• In the first six months, must obtain a Wisconsin CDL, Class A, and maintain it.
• Must have the stamina to work outdoors under extreme weather conditions.
• Must have a temperament and personality which enables the employee to work as a member of a crew or work team.
• Must be reasonably available for overtime and emergency work assignments.
• Must learn or have learned and practice all safety rules which apply to the work, including the use of all special protective equipment used in this type of work.
• Must qualify and retain qualification as a welder in accordance with the requirements of the Madison Gas and Electric Company Gas Distribution Department welder qualification procedures, which shall conform to Part 192, Chapter 1, of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations; the Wisconsin Administrative Code - Chapter PSC 135; and the latest edition of the American Petroleum Institute Standard API 1104 adopted by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.

Knowledge and Skills to be Acquired

• Acquires and demonstrates a basic knowledge and understanding of the Company''''s gas distribution system.
• Continues to learn the functions and component parts of gas distribution equipment and apparatus.
• Demonstrates increased ability to lay pipe, install couplings and do fundamental pipe fitting.
• Acquires and demonstrates a knowledge of the Company''''s service area.
• Acquires a knowledge of applicable codes, ordinances and company rules and standards which apply.
• Shall satisfactorily complete all State requirements for Pipe Fitter & Repair Technician & Welder Apprentice - Step 1 including classroom training, testing, and on-the-job training.

This position is subject to drug testing according to the Federal Department of Transportation regulations