ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Utilities team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Based in Calgary, and reporting to a Foreman, the Utility Gas Fuser performs fusions on gas pipe and provides a full installation cycle of gas facilities, such as, but not limited to, the following: install and complete all main line connections, including fittings, installing all service punch tees, competing tracer wire connections, and pressure testing completed main. In addition, the Utility Gas Fuser is responsible for submitting test documentation and ensuring proper documentation for as-builts. The Utility Gas Fuser will provide support to crews installing gas mains, tracer wires, and placing them online.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Measure and stake the gas line in the proper locations

• Ensure that all tees are installed and tested, & tracer wire installed and staked correctly

• Ensure that all deviations from line assignment, changes in fitting location, or requirements are documented for as-built records

• Complete all required pressure testing of ATCO and / or Apex Utilities facilities and submit all approved test documentation at the end of the project; communicate with ATCO and / or Apex Utilities inspectors on-site

• Load, unload, and move construction materials around the worksite, ensuring the worksite is organized and free of clutter, rubble, and garbage

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Change Orientation (open to change and the ability to identify where it is needed and how to make it happen)

• Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)

• Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)

• Customer Focus (understand the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)

• Holds Self and Others Accountable (take personal responsibility to meet commitments)

• Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)

• Teamwork and Collaboration (work cooperatively and collaboratively with others)

• Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is preferred

• ATCO Gas and or Apex Utilities Fusion certification is preferred. A certified Atco and / or Apex Utilities fuser up to 8” for both pipe and tee is a requirement

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 1–2 years of Gas Fusing experience, is required

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to complete live gas tie-ins safely and professionally as per ATCO and / or Apex Utilities requirements

• Show an understanding and familiarization of all ATCO and / or Apex Utilities required work procedures

• Demonstrate understanding and the ability to interpret ATCO and / or Apex Utilities gas prints

• Experience with outdoor construction labor and heavy equipment operations is considered an asset

• Physical ability to repetitively lift and carry at least 40 lbs. regularly

• Demonstrate professionalism

• Detail-oriented approach to tasks

• Effective verbal communication and customer service skills

• A sense of urgency to meet deadlines

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Class 5 Driver’s License; clean Driver’s Abstract, required

Construction Safety Certifications including the following are considered assets:

• Confined Space Awareness/Rescue
• Fall Arrest
• WHMIS
• First Aid
• Ground Disturbance Certification

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.