Sr. Construction Specialist Gas

Alliant Energy

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Ames, IA - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 113 - 85000
Posted on: 19 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today while powering whats next in energy. When our employees say I am energy it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe happy and healthy. Thats why we prioritize safety offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay comprehensive health and retirement benefits tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Job Summary
Senior Construction Specialist - Gas is responsible for overseeing utility job site construction in the area of gas transmission and distribution including safety material and equipment coordination (staging and delivery) work packet coordination customer interaction and other construction activities for utility construction projects. This position is also responsible for ensuring quality of construction and correct charging of materials labor and equipment. This position works independently and closely with crews to provide work direction and address questions on designs and installation methods. This role takes the lead in customer interaction.

What you will do
  • Provides oversight and direction to external and/or internal crews during the entire installation or retirement of utility construction projects in the area of gas transmission and distribution.
  • Responsible for preparing switching/valving sequence forms for assigned projects and obtaining final approval.
  • Demonstrates leadership in the area of safety including observing and enforcing safety rules and operating practices encouraging safe work behaviors and promptly correcting conditions and unsafe work behaviors which may lead to accidents.
  • Ensures adherence to work and project schedules.
  • Understands and applies multiple labor contracts and contractor general agreements and pricing.
  • Responsible for reviewing contractor invoices for correct billing to ensure accuracy with construction contracts (unit pricing) prior to approving.
  • Interacts with customers on work performed by construction crews and addresses customer concerns and complaints.
  • Monitors and enforces gas operator qualification (OQ) standards with construction contractors.
  • Ensures compliance with all local state and federal permit requirements e.g. right of way (ROW) Department of Transportation (DOT) environmental and railroad.
  • Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energys Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Education Requirements
  • Associate Degree

Required Experience
  • 6 years of related experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of gas sequencing with the ability to be qualified to write and approve Gas Operating Sequences within 6 months of beginning employment

Preferred Experience

    Other Requirements
    • Must be willing to travel.
    • Travel can include occasional overnight stays.
    • Must possess a valid drivers license.
    • This job is covered by the Department of Transportation regulations on drug and alcohol testing (CFR 49 Parts 40 and 199) and is subject to drug testing according to said regulations.

    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Demonstrated effective leadership and supervisory skills.
    • Effective computer skills (Microsoft Word Excel Outlook etc.)
    • Knowledge of project management methods.
    • Working knowledge of electric gas substation and construction standards design standards work methods equipment electric equipment maintenance and materials. Demonstrated ability to read and understand utility maps plan and profiles substation construction prints and drawings. Ability to interpret right of way easements and agency permits.
    • Demonstrated thorough knowledge of applicable safety rules and applicable electrical codes or DOT regulations and governmental agency regulations.
    • Ability to apply union contracts.
    • Knowledge of internal accounting policies. Understanding of agreements with contractors doing construction work.
    • Knowledge of environmental regulations policies and procedures.
    • Demonstrated effective interpersonal verbal written and communications skills.
    • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

    Key Skills
      Construction Management Corrective Maintenance Customer Service Management Emergency Response Gas Distribution Systems Management Maintenance Management Occupational Health and Safety Management Outage Management Standards Compliance Troubleshooting Issue Management

    Our people are passionate about what they do the product they sell and the customers they serve. If youre looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration innovation and dedication were the right company for you.

    Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

    Pay Range:

    $85000 - $113.000

    This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position experience skill set internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

    Its not just what we do; its how we do it.

    Live Safety. Everyone. Always Make Things Better Care For Others Do The Right Thing Act For Tomorrow Think Beyond. Be Bold

    Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicants qualifications are considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other basis prohibited by law.

    All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check and a drug screen where applicable.

    Disclaimer:
    The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

    Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process please email .


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    Senior IC

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