Natural Gas Pipefitter Specialist Fort Carson

*This job is eligible for relocation assistance

Colorado Springs Utilities, Fort Carson Support Section, is excited to offer the opportunity for a safety-oriented and motivated journey-level Gas Pipefitter Specialist to join our team. Our pipefitters are responsible for various natural gas pipeline installation and maintenance duties. This includes gas commercial meter work, inspecting contractors during the installation of mains and services providing input with future gas system design requirements. Additionally, pipefitters are responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and safety procedures pertaining to the natural gas industry; maintaining records of work performed and materials used; training personnel; operating construction equipment to install new piping and to expose existing piping; pinpointing the location of leaks and classifying type, and ensuring that underground utilities have been located and job sites are safe by using proper barricades. The Gas Pipefitter Specialist will support gas distribution activities related to the construction, operations, and maintenance of the Fort Carson gas distribution system in support of the Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA).
 
The position will be filled at the Gas Pipefitter Specialist level. The starting pay rate for a Gas Pipefitter Specialist is $43.33/hr. Your pay rate will increase to $45.50/hr. upon successfully completing probation (typically 6 months).
Essential Functions of the job include, but are not limited to:

Assists with performing or coordinating aspects of Fort Carson natural gas distribution system operations and maintenance including valve inspections, construction projects, cathodic protection inspections, quality control inspection of new infrastructure, gas commercial meter work, regulator station maintenance, leak search, leak repair, and other requirements to meet regulatory requirements. Must have the ability to be adaptable and flexible to help transition Fort Carson's current operations and maintenance practices to industry best practices.

As a Gas Pipefitter, you will be responsible for:

• Connecting and inspecting gas mains and service lines
• Safe handling of gas main/service lines
• Operating gas construction excavation equipment
• Learning to perform basic cathodic protection of gas and applicable water pipelines at Fort Carson to include ten percent inspections and reading test stations
• Turning system valves on/off in support of valve maintenance
• Performing gas leak surveys including the individual building service lines in Family Housing buildings
• Tapping pipelines
• Complying with regulations/laws/procedures
• Obtaining and Maintaining Operator Qualification Certification
• Learning how to install, exchange, remove, troubleshoot, and maintain natural gas service points, including meters, modules, and regulators (training will be provided if the successful candidate lacks this experience) 

Qualified candidates must meet the following requirements and expectations:

• Completion of a Gas Pipefitter Apprentice program (DOL or NDOL) or have 4 or more years of relevant experience installing and repairing gas mains and service lines (Operator Qualifications, etc.).
• Additionally, one year of experience at the Journey Gas Pipefitter level is preferred
• Ability to obtain a NACE CP1 certification 
• Driving a Colorado Springs Utilities commercial vehicle is a requirement of this position, as such the successful candidate needs to have a Class Commercial Driver's license w/ tanker endorsement, or the ability to obtain one within six months of starting
• The successful candidate will be required to pull periodic stand-by, overtime, weekends, holidays, and 24-hour callouts as the business needs demand. In addition, you will work in hazardous conditions, and be subject to working in inclement weather

The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role are: 51F, 51K 3E432, 3E452, 3E472, 56652, 56672, 56692 UT 1120

Who We are...

• One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)
• A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)
• Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association – a utility sector leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements
• Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in the most desired city to live in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2022)

Our Commitment to Our Employees…
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
  • Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
  • Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
  • Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
  • Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
  • Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire 
• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program