Apprentice 1st year - Pipefitter (Platte City)

Liberty; Platte City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustaining energy and water for life. As an Apprentice Pipefitter, you will engage in a variety of construction and maintenance tasks, ensuring safety and compliance while working with natural gas systems. This role offers a dynamic environment where your skills will be nurtured, and you will be part of a team that values teamwork, trust, and continuous learning. With a commitment to excellence, you will contribute to essential services that impact communities positively. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to grow in your career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Company-funded Pension

401k with company match

Full health/dental/vision/life insurance

Flexible working environment

Share purchase/match plan

Defined contribution savings plan

Top Talent Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; welding certification may be needed.
• Valid driver's license and CDL as per company standards.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety and comply with all safety policies.
• Install and maintain natural gas lines and equipment.
• Perform leak investigations and monitor repairs.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Welding

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Welding certification

Valid driver’s license and CDL

Tools

Data management software

Job description

Apprentice 1st year - Pipefitter (Platte City)

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Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team.

At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust, and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitious goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.

Purpose

This position reports to the Manager, Operations and is responsible for performing a full range of construction and maintenance activities on transmission and distribution systems and facilities, as applicable. Work is performed in accordance with Company, regulatory, and safety procedures, with assignments from the Crew Foreman.

Accountabilities

• Prioritize safety as a core value; know, understand, and comply with all safety policies and regulations. Stop and correct unsafe practices and refuse unsafe work.
• Perform leak investigations, classify underground leaks, locate underground gas lines, and monitor leaks until repairs are completed.
• Install and maintain natural gas lines, mains, meters, and regulators.
• Operate and maintain heavy and specialized equipment.
• Review job site maps, ensure utility markings are correctly placed.
• Perform welding operations as required.
• Inspect contractor work for compliance with policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provide barricade and channelization services in compliance with regulations and standards.
• Assist in training and guiding other employees engaged in similar duties.
• Respond to natural gas and other emergencies promptly.
• Maintain accurate records and reports to meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Possibly hold standby/first responder duties and operate emergency valves per regulations.
• Assist MIC technicians when needed.
• Install, maintain, and repair cathodic protection systems according to safety regulations and standards.
• Report safety and encroachment issues for resolution.
• Operate and inspect assigned vehicles and equipment safely.
• Support and adhere to company values, policies, and procedures, demonstrating core values of Customer Service, Safety, and Conduct.
• Complete safety training and familiarize with the Safety Manual.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for the role.
• Valid driver’s license and CDL as per company standards.
• Welding certification may be required.
• Knowledge of software applications for data management.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions, including exposure to noise, rough terrain, and confined spaces.
• Physical activities including stooping, bending, crawling, kneeling, grasping, reaching, climbing, and lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Position has living restrictions.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with assets across North America and internationally. We are committed to delivering clean energy and water solutions for over 30 years, with a purpose of Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.

Our operations include regulated utility services to over 1 million customers and renewable power generation facilities with over 3 GW capacity. We promote a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

• Company-funded Pension
• 401k with company match
• Full health/dental/vision/life insurance
• Flexible working environment
• Share purchase/match plan
• Defined contribution savings plan
• Top Talent Program
• Volunteer paid days off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Achievement fund

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants to apply even if they do not meet all qualifications.