Journeyman Gas

Northwestern Energy is hiring a Journeyman Gasman in Havre, MT. The role involves operations, maintenance, and construction tasks on natural gas distribution systems, including welding and service work. The position is full-time with a pay of $58.08 per hour and offers extensive benefits, including healthcare, 401K, and paid time off. Candidates must respond to gas emergencies and perform various technical tasks.
Journeyman Gas
Work Location: Havre, MT


Pay range: Union CBA Wage $58.08 per hour


Employment Status: Regular Full-time


External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com


Internal candidates apply through iConnect. About this position:


The Journeyman Gasman performs operations, maintenance and construction tasks on natural gas distribution systems.


The Journeyman
Gasman performs service work on Company equipment and in customers' homes.


The Journeyman
Gasman is certified to weld steel pipes and fittings and fuse plastic pipe and fittings that are part of the gas distribution system.


We offer great benefits: NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,600 amazing people and serve over 800,000 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%


Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)


Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)


Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)


Tuition reimbursement
Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)


Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities Paid parental leave


Paid bereavement leave
Paid training opportunities
Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.


About this job: Communicate verbally and understand audible signals in emergency/safety situations


Be available and respond to afterhours callouts for gas emergencies and customer response


Respond to natural gas emergencies, complete gas construction activities, and perform service work as needed


Assume leadership role in response to emergency situations Interact with the public


Operate hand tools and heavy equipment including backhoes and trenchers


Hand-shovel dirt to dig and backfill trenches


Install pipe, wrap pipes and joints Weld steel pipe in accordance with Appendix C of 49 CFR, Part 192


Fuse plastic pipe, clean joints for clamping, operate fusion tools Install meters and regulators


Use blueprints and advanced skilled knowledge to fabricate, service and construct gas lines


Use tapping equipment to tap and stop-off gas lines


Act as a job foreman overseeing all aspects of a project, including safety and planning


Complete all documentation for project planning and completion


Perform service-related work including but not limited to the following: meter reading, working with customers in their homes, gas leakage checks, CO checks, high bill complaint investigations, and disconnecting and reestablishing services (electric and gas turn-off/on)


Conduct scheduled leak surveys, operate various leak detection equipment


Organize equipment and perform regular and preventative maintenance


Work as a team member to safely and efficiently complete work activities


Maintain situational and safety awareness at all times and communicate as needed to maintain safety and efficiency


Perform individual lifts and manipulate needed equipment weighing up to 75 pounds


Drive to job locations; tow trailers


Maintain Company buildings and facilities at work locations, including shop upkeep and snow removal


Adapt to technological changes as they are implemented


Work with electric crews assisting on operations, maintenance, and construction of the electric distribution and transmission system


You must agree to live within an area approved by the company that allows for adequate response to our customers in call out and emergency situations The ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirements


All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics


Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives


Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile: Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record


High school diploma or equivalent


Journeyman Gasman or equivalent required


Natural gas vocational training preferred


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