Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Diversified energy company

Senior Stopple Technician

Telecom & Utility Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFarmington, MN, USA$43.56 - $54.42

About the Job

Requirements

An associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience; candidates without an associate's degree typically need three years of related, progressive work experience.
Extensive technical experience related to pipeline facilities, including knowledge of safety tolerances; codes applicable to welding and bracing; pressures of various pipe grades; and construction and environmental practices.
Must have and maintain a Department of Transportation/commercial driver's license certificate and records.
Personal computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Access.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Must be available for 24-hour on-call duty, overtime, and assignments away from the home location approximately 70% of the year, with little or no notice.
Must be able to perform activities in all types of weather conditions for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Perform stoppling and tapping for scheduled and emergency activities throughout Northern's system.
Provide work direction and coordinate tie-ins for each job while ensuring personnel safety and reliability of service to Northern's customers.
Review construction drawings to verify operations, tie-in feasibility, and compliance with stopple/hot tap procedures, engineering standards, and codes.
Maintain, test, and repair equipment in a safe, efficient operational condition.
Maintain records as required by code and company procedures.
Operate company trucks with trailers to transport work equipment to pipeline locations throughout Northern's system.
Provide technical support for project feasibility and planning.
Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Communicate with internal operations management and teams and external contractors.

Desired Qualifications

Preferred welding skills, or ability to achieve skill level 3 in Northern's skill qualification program within a time established by the manager.

The purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate and perform pipeline stoppling and tapping activities on Northern's pressurized natural gas transmission pipeline.

Associate's degree in a technical field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically three years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess an Associate's degree).
Extensive technical experience related to pipeline facilities, including knowledge of safety tolerances, codes applicable to welding and bracing, pressures of various pipe grades, and construction/environmental practices.
Must have and maintain DOT/CDL certificate and records.
Preferred welding skills or be able to achieve welding skills at skill level 3 of Northern's skill qualification program within a time established by the manager.
Personal computer skills (Word, Excel, Access).
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Subject to 24-hour on-call, overtime, and assignments away from home location approximately 70% of the year with little or no notice.
Activities performed in all types of weather conditions for extended periods.

Perform stoppling and tapping for scheduled and emergency activities throughout Northern's system.
Provide work direction and coordination tie-ins of each job while ensuring the safety of personnel and the reliability of service to Northern's customers.
Review construction drawings to verify operations and tie-in feasibility and compliance to stopple/hot tap procedures and engineering standards and codes.
Maintain, test and repair equipment in a safe, efficient operational condition.
Maintain records as required by code and company procedures.
Operate company trucks with trailers to transport work equipment to pipeline locations throughout Northern's system.
Provide technical support for project feasibility and planning.
Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Communications / Contacts Internal - Operations management and teams External - Contractors

Pay Range: $43.56 - $54.42

About the Company

Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Diversified energy company

Berkshire Hathaway Energy is a diversified energy company operating regulated utilities and energy infrastructure businesses. The company’s portfolio spans electricity, natural gas, transmission, renewable generation, pipelines, storage, and related energy services. It serves residential and business customers, communities, regulators, energy markets, and infrastructure partners. Its operating model centers on operating companies managed through regulated business units, long-term infrastructure investment, shared governance, and technical expertise. Teams work across engineering, utility operations, renewables, transmission, pipelines, regulation, finance, technology, and customer service. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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