Natural Gas Fuser

Whitaker Construction; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive wages

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

401K Match

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Profit Sharing

Referral Bonuses

EAP

Job summary

Whitaker Construction is seeking a Pipe Fuser to construct, install, and maintain HDPE gas piping systems. You will fuse plastic piping, inspect installations, and communicate with teammates to keep excavation work safe and efficient.

Responsibilities include following blueprints, testing for leaks, and operating fusion equipment while maintaining documentation and adhering to safety standards on job sites in Utah. A valid driver's license and the ability to work flexible hours are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Vocational training strongly desired.
• DOT/Enbridge Fusion Certification required.
• OQ Certification required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Experience in underground utility construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Construct, install, and maintain piping systems for natural gas utilities.
• Join plastic polyethylene piping by fusion, electrofusion, or mechanical joints.
• Install and replace HDPE gas mains and services.
• Measure and mark pipes for cutting.
• Layout pipe and supports per blueprints.
• Locate pipes needing repair or replacement.
• Test for leaks and perform QA.
• Work around backhoes, excavators, fusion equipment safely.
• Load/unload equipment and materials.
• Prepare construction sites to eliminate hazards.
• Assist equipment operators and locate underground obstructions.
• Maintain documentation per customer requirements.
• Awareness of traffic control and Blue Stakes laws.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Reading blueprints

Piping fusion

Heavy equipment operation

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational training

DOT/Enbridge Fusion Certification

OQ Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Pipe Fusers have the responsibility of constructing and installing HDPE or plastic gas piping systems of all sizes, by means of fusion. Pipe Fusers also modify, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, clean, and maintain new and existing underground gas distribution piping systems and related equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools. The Pipe Fuser is essential in communicating with other team members regarding the excavating activities associated with installing the pipe, to ensure work is performed safely and efficiently.

Benefits

Whitaker Construction offers an exceptional benefit package including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees earn shares in the company – All employees have ownership in the company and its success
• Competitive wages
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance
• 401 K and Match
• Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Incentive Program (profit sharing)
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Construct, install, and maintain piping systems, appurtenances, and equipment for natural gas utilities.
• Join plastic polyethylene piping by means of fusion, electrofusion, or mechanical coupled joints.
• Installation and replacement of existing HDPE gas mains & services.
• Measure and mark pipes for cutting.
• Layout of pipe, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints.
• Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement.
• Verify specifications by performing quality assurance tests.
• Cover pipes with earth or other materials, and compact using compaction equipment.
• Work safely around backhoes, excavators, trenchers, and dump trucks, and fusion equipment including heating irons.
• Load and unload equipment and materials.
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
• Assist equipment operators by hand digging, and locating underground obstructions as needed.
• Work with specialized equipment including line stop machines (Pinchers), tapping machines, fusing machines, and other necessary tools.
• Inspect and test pipe systems for leaks.
• Assist the equipment operator to dig trenches to desired or required depths, and proper slopes.
• Maintain documentation per customers’ requirements
• Assist Construction Laborers with labor duties.
• Awareness of working near roadways, understanding traffic control, and knowledge of Blue Stakes laws and safety standards.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by crew Foreman, or project Superintendent.

Skills and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. Any vocational training is strongly desired.
• Those with an education and/or work-related credential from a secondary or post-secondary educational system will be given preferred interview status (Precision Exams, NOCTE, etc.).
• Knowledge and experience in underground utility construction work is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Obtain DOT/Enbridge Gas Fusion Certification
• Obtain OQ Certification.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to get to and from work.

Physical Requirements

• Able and willing to work long hours including day, night, weekend shifts as needed, and work outside of normal hours.
• Able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, andlift upto 50 pounds frequently.
• Able to work in outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, and job hazards.
• Ability to work around live natural gas lines.