Apprentice 1st year- Pipefitter position

Liberty Utilities; Nevada (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

Job summary

LU Service Corp. is seeking a first-year Apprentice Pipefitter to join our North American operations.

The role involves performing construction and maintenance on natural gas transmission and distribution systems, under supervision, following company safety policies and regulatory standards. Successful candidates will hold a high school diploma or equivalent and may need Operator Qualifications (OQs) and a CDL.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain minimum Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for position.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction and maintenance activities on transmission and distribution systems and facilities.
• Operate heavy and/or specialized equipment as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Apprentice 1st year- Pipefitter position

LU Service Corp.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

An opportunity to join a dynamic team driven to source, attract and engage diverse top talent across North America.

Accountabilities

This position reports to Manager, Operations. Responsible for performing the full range of construction and maintenance activities on transmission and distribution systems and facilities, as applicable. Performs such work in accordance with Company, regulatory and safety procedures, and takes assignments when performing construction and maintenance activities from Crew Foreman.

• Safety is a core value of our company and no job is so important that it cannot be completed safely. It is the responsibility of all employees to know and understand and comply with all company safety policies and federal, state, and local regulations. Employees have a responsibility to stop and correct unsafe work practices and to refuse to work in an unsafe situation
• Performs leak investigations and classifies underground leaks. Locates underground gas lines. Monitors and re-evaluates leaks until repairs are completed.
• Installs and maintains natural gas lines, mains, meters and regulators.
• Is required to operate and maintain heavy and/or specialized equipment.
• May review job site maps for all utility lines. Ensures placement of utility markings at job site.
• May perform welding operations.
• May inspect work of contractor crews to ensure compliance with Company policies, procedures and standards.
• Provides barricade and channelization services at worksites that are in compliance with Federal and state regulations and Company standards.
• May assist in training and directing other employees engaged in similar duties.
• Performs activities to ensure responsiveness to natural gas and other emergencies.
• Completes and maintains accurate records and reports to comply with Company and regulatory requirements.
• May be required to hold stand-by/first responder duties (FRD).
• May exercise emergency valves in accordance with Federal and State regulations and Company standards.
• May assist MIC technicians when needed.
• May install, maintain and repair cathodic protection systems in accordance with Federal and State pipeline safety regulations and Company standards. May conduct interference surveys, maintains and repairs rectifiers and run short locators to replace bad insulators.
• May be subject to reporting outside regular work area.
• Identifies, addresses, and reports safety and encroachment issues to their resolution and completion.
• Is responsible for the safe operation and inspection of assigned Company vehicles and equipment.
• Demonstrates support for and adheres to the Company’s values, strategies, policies and procedures and exhibits the core values of Customer Service, Safety and the Company’s Code of Conduct both as an individual contributor, team member and/or leader of others.
• Must become familiar with the contents of the Safety Manual, live by the spirit of its intent and become involved in creating and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Must complete all required safety training.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

• Must have and maintain minimum Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for position as well as any other OQ tasks assigned by Manager.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and CDL in accordance with Company standards.
• May require a welding certificate.
• Requires working knowledge of various software applications for data entry, reference and/or retrieval tasks.
• Requires the ability to communicate with internal/external customers to obtain and/or provide explanations and/or information.
• Works outdoors in all types of weather and may be exposed to extremes of climate and temperatures, high noise levels, rough terrain, and occasional work on ladders, roofs, attics, and under houses as well as confined spaces.
• Requires frequently performing activities including but not limited to, stooping, bending, crawling, kneeling, grasping, reaching, climbing and lifting up to 100 pounds (e.g. lifting and pulling rolls of pipe).
• There is a living restriction for this position.

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.

As the successful candidate

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make animpact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

What we offer

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

Free parking

Variety of Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.