Construction Trainee (Various Portland Locations)

Construction Trainee (Various Portland Locations)
Union Position; Up to 12 positions
Construction Training; Various Portland Locations, Oregon (US-OR) 
Regular FT 
Posting # 4706  

 

About Us:

 

At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.  

 

In addition to environmental stewardship, We’re also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.

NOTE:

 

The projected start date for this position is February 26, 2024.

The Role:

 

Our Natural Gas construction crews keep the Pacific Northwest up and running! Crew members are responsible for more than just our meters and pipes—they are problem solvers, fixer-uppers, and field experts. Do you enjoy working with your hands and getting the satisfaction from starting and completing a project from scratch? If so, please consider apply for our team!

 

NW Natural offers all new construction trainees an intensive year-long training program after hire; as a trainee, you are responsible for bringing the enthusiasm and drive to learn. Our construction family of jobs also offers opportunities within the company to progress in the ranks, so qualified trainees are always in demand!

Day to Day:

 

• Performs construction and related activities on mains, services, and related equipment.
• Performs mechanical connections, pipe fusing, and pipe joining work.
• Plugs, taps, tests, and purges mains or service.
• Builds and replaces meter sets, regulators, and house-lines.
• Reads meters.
• Pre-inspects job sites and inspects customer-provided excavations. 
• Coordinates jobs including attendance at pre-construction meetings and serving as liaison with internal and external stakeholders regarding permits, installation dates, saw cuts, etc.
• Performs various one-person work as required.
• Trains, assists, and provides feedback to less-experienced workers at the direction of supervisor, which may include providing feedback to supervisor on progress of training.
• Performs other tasks as required, including those in lower levels as referenced in the CBA, with training as needed.
• Appropriately wears required protective equipment and safety gear.
• Operates Company vehicles in compliance with state/local laws and Company policies and procedures.
• Acquires and maintains OQ qualifications.
• Acts and communicates in a professional, respectful, and cooperative manner in connection with all activities associated with NW Natural.
• Follows supervisory instructions and is flexible and adaptable to changing conditions and expectations.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and reliable attendance.
• Demonstrates the Company's core values and complies with all Company policies and procedures.
   

Position Specific Essential Functions:

 

Phase 1 (Construction Trainee, Pipe Fuser In-Training 1 ,2)
1. Performs Trainee functions to assist in the installation, lowering, maintenance, and replacement of mains and services.

 

Phase 2 (Pipe Fuser)
1. Successfully completes In-Training Program; performs all the essential functions of Phase 1 (Pipe Fuser in Training.)
2. Performs polyethylene fusion pipe joining on gas pipeline facilities and structures made in connection with installing, lowering, repairing, and replacing mains and services.

 

Construction 1 consists of three levels. Employees will receive training and will be evaluated at each of these levels. Refer to the Training Department for detail on the details on the training program.

Come on your first day with:

 

• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ability in construction methodology and requirements directly related to this position. 
• Ability to use associated tools, hand tools, power/pneumatic tools and mechanized equipment such as backhoe, mini-excavator, bore machine, dump trucks, and jack hammer.  
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in construction.   
• Basic math and reading skills. 
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. 
• Basic knowledge o