Pipeman Welder 2nd Class
Date: Jan 17, 2024
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Company: Entergy
Posting End Date: 01/05/2024
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC
As a safety sensitive position, compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) drug and alcohol regulations is required, including but not limited to pre-employment drug testing and background screening.
Entergy has entered into an agreement to sell its Louisiana gas distribution business to Bernhard Capital Partners.
The sale is expected to close in approximately the third quarter of 2025. Entergy has no planned reduction in workforce as a result of this sale, and intends to operate the business as usual prior to the sale.
A. JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Under directive supervision, with little latitude for planning or laying out working details, must be able to fabricate piping system, must be able to perform the fitting and welding of pipe, fittings, having the skill, training, or experience to drive light and heavy trucks with or without trailer; operate equipment and machinery, perform pipe work in the construction and maintenance of gas distribution system and be qualified to do the following and related work as assigned:
All duties of a Pipeman Welder 3d Class.
Respond to emergency gas situations taking control of the scene, establishing safety perimeter and evacuation zone, determine procedure and perform safe gas shutdown.
Weld hot taps on steel mains for lateral mains and services.
Weld pressure control fittings on steel mains and know how to set up and operate pressure control equipment.
Assist in planning, laying out, leading, training, and directing all work and crews in a safe and efficient manner.
Work closely with state, parish, city, other utilities, and contractors to ensure proper and safe excavation practices are performed around gas facilities.
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.
B. EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have worked for two years and qualified as Pipeman Welder 3rd Class - Gas Department, or have had equivalent experience in related work.
Must be certified for welding in accordance with Part 192.227 -Transportation of Natural and Other Gases by Pipeline: Minimum Safety Standard Appendix C - Qualification of Welders for low stress level pipe and in accordance with procedures outlined in Gas Department Welding Standard Procedure Specification G 1, E 1, and E 2.
Have knowledge of the Gas Distribution System and of operating and maintenance practices, including procedures for restoring service.
Have a working knowledge of principles and practices of mechanical drawing, strength of materials, and general mathematics as related to his work.
Maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
Have thorough knowledge of city and state traffic laws including regulations regarding the hauling of heavy equipment, trailers, etc.
Know city streets, and roads in rural sections.
Able to identify abnormal operating conditions
Know Company’s safety rules and be able to administer all approved methods of resuscitation and be able to render practical first aid.
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.)
C. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to detect presence of natural gas.
Must have full use of mental and physical faculties.
Must have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor in all kinds of outdoor weather conditions.
D. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Be particularly alert in observing hazards, abnormal operating conditions, and avoiding accidents.
Be willing to work under unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
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 : 2
Req ID: 113786
Travel Percentage :Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere (https://jobs.entergy.com/content/EEO/?locale=en_US) to view the EEO page, or see statements below.
EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here ([email protected]?subject=Accessibility) and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) 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 Company’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2l-equal-opportunity-clauses-and-other-requirements/2l00-equal-opportunity) and Pay Transparency (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .
Pay Transparency Notice:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact [email protected] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
EEI Testing:
One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and number of questions. Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, http://www.eei.org/practicetests , Logon ID: entergy, password: practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.
In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit-for-Duty testing, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
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