What are the responsibilities and job description for the LCL340 Leak Chaser position at CenterPoint Energy?
Center Point Energy is looking for a LCL 340 - Leak Chaser to join our Team, located in Minneapolis, MN.
You will have the ability to: Performs company field operations including manual labor and other duties necessary to accomplish the repair and maintenance of our natural gas distribution facilities.
We want you to know
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Diversity and Inclusion
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
What we bring to you
* Competitive pay
* Paid training
* Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
* Subsides metro and parking discounts
* Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
* Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
* Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
* 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution with immediate 100% vesting.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Responds to and investigates emergency calls to ensure safe delivery of natural gas and to maintain public and personal safety.
- Responds to utility related calls for all customers, locates gas leaks at customer's premise, and takes necessary steps to maintain public and personal safety.
- Maintains and repairs the gas distribution system as needed. Work will be performed in an efficient, accurate and productive manner.
- Performs other related tasks including, but not limited to leak survey work, line locating, meter reading, meter painting, and work order system documentation
- Participates in training externally and internally, both field and classroom to increase job knowledge and competency. Advises and assists other employees on the job to provide technical, safety and procedural knowledge.
- Operates and maintains company vehicle in a safe manner, controls parts inventory, and is responsible for tool and equipment condition in order to ensure safe efficient service.
Your background includes:
- High School Diploma
Working Conditions:
- Able to hear oral communication either in person or via electronic device not limited to telephone, cell phone or laptop/tablet/computer.
- Able to obtain a valid driver's license.
- Able to operate a motor vehicle including ability enter and exit the vehicle.
- Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.
- Able to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, balance, climb, crawl, reach, stand, walk, pull, lift, use fingers and grasp on a daily basis.
- Able to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and/or minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise maneuver objects.
- Able to distinguish the differences between all colors.
- Able to work rotating shifts, assigned holidays and overtime when required.
- Able to work outdoors with some exposure to all weather conditions.
- Able to handle emergency situations including possible exposure to explosive environment.
- Able to be included in a random drug screen pool required for DOT safety sensitive positions.
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This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
CenterPoint Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer looking to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, people with disabilities, and veterans.