Job Title:  Plant Specialist

Job Summary

Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program.  Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Assists with the operation and maintenance of distribution facilities such as main lines and services.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs miscellaneous duties relative to plant operations:
• Operates line locator to locate and mark pipelines and curb boxes
• Repairs curb boxes as needed
• Performs corrosion test readings
• Performs critical valve inspections
• Performs minor maintenance on tools and equipment
• Performs general maintenance duties, such as painting, mowing and cleaning, as needed.
• Responds to various types of customer/company work requests including but not limited to: transfers, disconnects, reads/rereads, locates/repairs curb boxes, removes active and inactive meters, collects on delinquent accounts or disconnects gas service at meter or curb box, reads meters on route.
• Operates one or more of the following types of construction equipment: two-ton trucks with pipe trailers or low-boy type trailers, and trucks two-ton capacity and over, ditching machines, backhoes, and back filler-tampers.
• Work includes installing or assists in the installation, repair, and replacement of distribution facilities such as mains, services, regulators, and structures.
• Must be available for overtime, emergency, and call-out work.
• Other duties as may be assigned.
• Appropriate class of Virginia driver's license and CDL is required.
• Employee will be required to pass the Operator Qualifications requirements appropriate to the assigned duties.

Required Qualifications for Position

• 12 months experience in gas operations or equivalent work experience.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a mechanical aptitude and working knowledge/experience in the use of hand tools.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Must be able to read and interpret highway prints and company inventory maps.
• Must be able to document records, understand oral and written communications and prepare legible orders.
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete assignments with little or no direct supervision. Requires ability to organize and prioritize duties
• Must have strong oral and interpersonal skills, as demonstrated by successful interactions with others where tact and diplomacy are needed.
• Must have the ability to obtain a valid Virginia Operator and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and certification to operate company trucks under the DOT/Virginia Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Experience in the plumbing trade or in field operations in the natural gas industry is preferred
• Must have a safe work & driving record to operate company vehicles.
• Must have demonstrated computer experience.

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

Experience in field operations in the natural gas industry is preferred

Disclaimer

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

Workplace Connection
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.​

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity 
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities. 

ADA Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at [email protected] or 1-888-640-3320

Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program.  Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries.  Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers.  Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

E-Verify

NiSource participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program. As part of this process, we provide the following notices to all job applicants: These documents inform you of your rights and responsibilities under U.S. law. You can view or download them using the links below:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish
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