What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Specialist I position at Florida Public Utilities?
Construction Specialist I
Winter Haven, FL
Your role in our success will be:
This Construction Specialist I oversees construction activities involving Chesapeake Utilities natural gas distribution pipeline system. The role ensures that all subject facilities conform to Company policies and standards as well as all appropriate federal, state, and local code requirements. The role oversees and monitors work performance by company contractors; completes reports, reviews records and documentation; makes recommendations for corrective actions when necessary and appropriate in the course of business, and ensures safety and environmental compliance on job site. This job focusses on low-complexity natural gas distribution projects ranging up to $2MM.
What you'll be working on:
- Oversees, reviews, and verifies that all construction related activities involving Chesapeake Utilities natural gas distribution pipeline systems and related facilities meet Company policies and standards as well as all appropriate federal, state, and local code requirements.
- Provides written documentation and complete reports, including corrective recommendations to work in the field and in procedures and policies where necessary
- Works closely with Project Manager to ensure that all projects are appropriately reviewed, monitored, and verified.
- Ensures that business relationships with outside contractors and third parties are professional, constructive, and beneficial to all parties. Represents the Company’s values in its interactions with all internal and external parties.
- Verifies that external parties are qualified and certified to complete the field activities that are being performed.
- Supports, promotes and participates in the Company’s Mission and Service Excellence initiatives.
Who you are:
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience: 3 years experience in underground utility construction
- Valid Class E Driver's license
- Maintains Operation Qualifications (OQ)
- Knowledge: Knowledge of operator qualification requirements that are necessary inthe field. Knowledge of safety rules, regulations and procedures including Construction Standards and O&M Manuals. Knowledge of safe operation of tools and equipment, the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and OSHA regulations. Knowledge of basic principles of natural and propane gases. Knowledge of mapping standards and practices
- Skills: Skill in Microsoft Office products. High level of concise, clear, and objective written and oral communications. Working history of reviewing craft skills certificates (PE fusion and welder qualifications with OQ program) and witness on site testing.
- Abilities: Ability to establish strong business relationships with customers and outside contractors. Ability to recognize symptoms and practical solutions to field problems. Ability to act as a liaison between Company and federal/state inspectors when necessary.
What makes us great
At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.
What’s in it for you? Joining the CUC team will get you:
- Competitive base salary
- Fantastic opportunities for career growth
- Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
- Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
- Monthly recognition events
- Endless wellness initiatives and community events
- Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
- Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
