Lead, Construction & Maintenance Technician (Crew Leader)

Job Summary/Purpose

Plans, directs, schedules, performs, and checks all work in connection with construction and maintenance of gas distribution system. Performs company field operations including manual labor and other duties necessary to accomplish the installation, repair, construction and maintenance of natural gas distribution systems.

Accountabilities And Essential Functions

• Leads and directs all gas distribution work for a construction crew.
• Installs, repairs or replaces steel and plastic pipe.
• Ensures that each crew member knows safety policies and practices, monitors for compliance, coaches in the field.
• Ensure gas lines and other utility lines are located prior to excavation.
• Ensures plastic and steel welding performed by crew members meets standards.
• Transport required equipment, tools, and supplies to work sites.
• Provides First Responder assistance in emergency situations.
• Completes paperwork as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
  
  

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position

• Requires a minimum of five (5) years of experience in construction, installation and/or maintenance systems (to include one of the following: natural gas distribution; piping systems; water, sewer, or electric utility; state/city/county/parish and the oil industry).
• Two (2) years of experience in natural gas distribution preferred.
• Must include one (1) year of experience welding steel pipes.
  
  

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred Of The Position

• Able to apply knowledge of industry and company safety standards and regulations and hold others accountable for complying.
• Able to provide a valid state Class A commercial driver's license and present and maintain a good driving record and operate company vehicles safely and in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Able to operate heavy equipment such as backhoe, trencher and a two-ton or larger truck.
• Able to utilize and train others on the use of proper tools for any given job.
• Able to assist with Plugging and Tapping procedures.
• Able to perform gas meter resets and relights.
• Able to demonstrate and maintain company plastic welding certification and company Arc or Oxygen-Acetylene welding certification.
• Able to use a Personal Computer, SAP, and Mobile Data.
• Able to utilize the company’s mapping system.
• Able to complete paperwork as required.
• Able to demonstrate an aptitude for basic mechanical tasks.
• Able to motivate self, accomplish tasks and achieve goals with minimal supervision including self-directed learning.
• Able to demonstrate leadership skills and abilities.
• Able to respond well to changing priorities.
• Able to solve problems with logical solutions.
• Able to demonstrate and utilize effective oral and written communications skills.
• Able to listen effectively and clarify information as needed.
• Able to communicate with co-workers, customers, community leaders and/or contractors and vendors.
• Able to respond to customers with courtesy and knowledge.
• Able to work well independently or in a team-based environment to accomplish assignments and achieve objectives.
• Able to demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct, and other Company policies and procedures and do so consistently, take all required training courses and do so timely
• Able to demonstrate respect for all individuals, adhere to the Company’s values and business practices and do both consistently
  
  

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required For The Position

• Must pass company welding certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must obtain Class A CDL within 90 days of employment
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Able to use a variety of hand tools and power tools including picks, shovels, sharp-shooters, pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, bolt cutters, pavement saws, jack hammers, air guns, etc.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and heavy equipment and the ability to enter and exit vehicles unassisted.
• Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.
• Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch for extended periods of time.
• Able to exert routine physical effort daily.
  
  

Travel: This position will have up to 10% annual travel to other facilities within our Louisiana and Mississippi locations for an emergency response. A company truck will be provided for daily, local travel. When on-call, this position will be the first person to respond.

Working Conditions

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.
• Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels.
• Work is predominately done while standing or sitting.
• The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize and analyze are required.
• Able to work daily in all types of weather conditions.
• Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime.
• Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion.
• Able to work rotating shifts, if required.
• Able to respond to emergency calls and/or callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty.
• Able to wear and operate personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs daily.
• Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT drivers and DOT safety sensitive positions.
• May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aide in restoration efforts
  
  

About Delta Utilities

Delta Utilities is a leading natural gas utility with a focus on safe, dependable service to customers. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the utility will serve nearly

600,000 customers and become one of the leading natural gas providers in Louisiana and Mississippi and among the top 40 providers in the United States.

In 2023, Entergy announced that it had entered into an agreement with Delta Utilities to sell its Louisiana gas distribution business. The natural gas utility currently serves more than 200,000 customers across East Baton Rouge and Orleans parishes. In February 2024, Delta Utilities entered into an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to acquire its Louisiana and Mississippi natural gas businesses, which currently serve approximately 381,000 customers. Once the transactions are complete, Entergy's Louisiana natural gas operations and CenterPoint Energy's Louisiana and Mississippi natural gas systems will be operated by Delta Utilities. Learn more: https://deltautilities.com/

Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal-opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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