Pipeman 2nd Class

Posting End Date: 01/05/2024 

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC 

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Under directive supervision must be able to perform routine task involving the installation and abandoning of mains and services, operate equipment and machinery performing work in the construction and maintenance of components of gas distribution system, and must be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:

1. All duties of an Apprentice Pipeman.

2. Perform a meter lock-up test and relight residential customer’s pilot lights.

3. Respond to emergency gas situations taking control of the scene, establishing safety perimeter and evacuation zone, determine procedure and perform safe gas shutdown.

4. Locate and repair all types of leaks or damages in the gas distribution system.

5. Install anodes and take pipe to soil potentials.

6. Set up pressure control fittings and operate tapping machines.

7. Demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities on specific covered task of the position for the purpose of complying with Department of Transportation, Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration.

 

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must have worked for two years and qualified as Apprentice Pipeman or have had equivalent experience in related work, having all qualifications of the previous classifications.

2. Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License

3. Have thorough knowledge of city and state traffic laws, including regulations regarding the hauling of heavy equipment, trailers, etc.

4. Know city streets, and roads in rural sections.

5. Able to identify abnormal operating conditions

6. Know Company's safety rules and be able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation and be able to render practical first aid.

7. Must have the ability to acquire and maintain skills required as technology evolves (examples such as., accessing electronic mapping information, collecting, and interpreting electronic pipe locating and leak detection information)

 

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Ability to detect presence of natural gas.

2. Must have full use of mental and physical faculties.

3. Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor in all kinds of outdoor weather conditions.

 

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Be particularly alert in observing hazards, abnormal operating conditions, and avoiding accidents.

2. Be willing to work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.

3. Be able to receive and transmit orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of superiors and co-workers.

 

 

 

 

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Primary Location: Louisiana-Baton Rouge Louisiana : Baton Rouge 
Job Function: Skilled / Craft
FLSA Status:  
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code:  
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 112979
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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