Gas Mechanic Apprentice/Journeyman

Alliant Energy; Knoxville (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Energy is looking for a Gas Mechanic Apprentice/Journeyman to join their team in Knoxville, Iowa. In this role, you will install and maintain natural gas systems, ensuring safety and compliance with all regulations. If you're passionate about energy and community service, this is an excellent opportunity to build a fulfilling career while making a difference.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive health and retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified in CPR and first aid.
• Able to safely operate heavy equipment and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and operate natural gas systems.
• Fabricate, install, and maintain gas facilities.
• Respond to leak calls and perform safety inspections.

Skills

Good verbal communication skills

Ability to operate heavy equipment

Knowledge of confined spaces

Good reading and math comprehension

Good mechanical ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

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Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Training Locations:

Ames Operations Center, Centerville Operations Center, Grinnell Operations Center, IPL Technical Training Center

Residency Requirements:

Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 35 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.

Job Summary

Install, maintain, and operate natural gas plastic and metal mains, services, related equipment, and other duties as may be necessary to provide natural gas service to customers.

What You Will Do

• Perform all duties so as to insure personal safety as well as the safety of other employees and the public.
• Fabricate, install, and maintain various gas system facilities such as distribution regulator stations, large volume meter sets, odorizer equipment, gas meter assemblies, etc.
• Install, remove, replace and repair natural gas mains, services, pressure regulators, meters, valves, and other related gas distribution facilities, including the installation of plastic mains and services using fusion and mechanical fittings.
• Required to qualify once a year on all forms of plastic fusion such as butt fusion, socket fusion and electro fusion.
• Tap and stop both plastic and steel mains and services.
• Obtain an 80% passing grade on operator qualification tests.
• May be required to assist tapping crews.
• Properly wrap metal mains and services.
• Cut, thread, and assemble screwed joint pipe and fittings.
• Install mechanical joints and repair sleeves, repair clamps, or pipe (on gas mains and services).
• Sets-up, operates and taps live main lines, and install branch and service connections using high pressure tapping equipment.
• Operate power tools and excavating and ditching equipment as required.
• Install, maintain, and replace various types of metering and regulating equipment.
• Perform various leak detections and cathodic protection surveys using gas detection equipment.
• Install and maintain cathodic protection on gas mains and services.
• Communicate with the public and customer in a professional and courteous manner.
• Respond to blowing gas or severe carbon monoxide situations in a safe and timely manner.
• Respond to and perform leak calls such as inside and outside gas odors and carbon monoxide investigations.
• Install, test for, and maintain cathodic protection devices on gas mains and services, have knowledge of all cathodic protection devices such as test stations, insulators, and anodes, have a general knowledge of krik cells and rectifiers.
• Inspect contract gas construction as required according to all local, State and Federal codes.
• Patrol and inspect gas distribution lines and equipment.
• Locate underground facilities using pipe/cable-locating equipment.
• Incidental to the responsibilities listed, operate a Company owned vehicle/equipment, operate various air, hydraulic, and electric power tools, and provide for the maintenance of all equipment assigned to him/her.
• Perform incidental duties such as changing of pressure charts, checking of odorizers, etc.
• Perform such clerical work as may be needed to provide and maintain the necessary reports and records required by the Company.
• All other gas maintenance or construction duties as assigned which includes hands-on, paperwork, and limited CAD, MDT, or computer work as necessary.
• If physically able (based on medical examination), use SCBA equipment and fire suits to possibly enter an atmosphere of blowing gas in an emergency situation.
• Basic knowledge of appliance and relighting of appliances.
• Install cablevision, telephone, and electrical line during new and replacement projects.
• Work in confined spaces and may be exposed to blowing and burning gas.
• Perform other duties which are similar, related or incidental to this position.
• Must report to work fit for duty and free from the effects of drug & alcohol abuse.
• These job duties are not an inclusive list of duties. These duties are intended to be a general job description for the major duties to be performed by this position.
  
  

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Have the ability to safely operate heavy equipment, hand and power tools, and other machinery.
• Knowledge of confined spaces, trenching and shoring standards.
• Read and comprehend company operating standards, right to know information, safety rules, and equipment and technical manuals.
• Must possess good reading and math comprehension skill.
• Certified in CPR and first aid.
• Good mechanical ability.
• Work harmoniously with other employees.
• Know and practice good public relations.
• Wear and use all safety equipment.
  
  

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Pay Range:

$35.91 - $41.70

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

It's not just what we do; it's how we do it.

Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold

Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email [e-mail].

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