Gas Safety Coordinator
Grand Prairie, TX - USA
Job Summary
NorthStar Energy Solutions a Quanta Services Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company is headquartered in Grand Prairie TX and operates across the Central Southwest part of the United States. We are leaders specializing in transmission lines distribution lines substation construction foundations storm damage repairs and electrical contracting.
Joining our team means being part of an organization that values drive and inclusion. We focus on career development and reward excellence recognizing each team members unique contributions. Were at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us.
NorthStar Energy Solutions is seeking a Gas Safety Coordinator to support safe work practices across natural gas pipeline distribution and facility construction projects. This role is intended for individuals with direct hands-on experience in gas construction environments who understand the operational realities of working on active gas systems.
The Gas Safety Coordinator will work closely with field crews supervisors and project leadership to promote safe execution ensure regulatory compliance and reinforce a safety-first culture in pipeline and gas utility environments. Craft experience in pipeline construction gas distribution or related field operations is highly valued.
- Provide on-site safety support for gas distribution projects including main installation service tie-ins meter sets regulator stations and system upgrades
- Participate in daily job briefings and hazard assessments focused on live gas environments excavation safety and public right-of-way work
- Monitor and reinforce safe practices during hot taps purging pressure testing and tie-in operations on active distribution systems
- Support safe excavation practices around existing underground utilities including trench protection and utility locates
- Identify unsafe conditions in congested high-traffic or residential work zones and coordinate corrective actions with supervisors
- Ensure compliance with OSHA standards DOT 49 CFR 192 requirements company procedures and client safety expectations
- Assist with incident near-miss and leak response documentation and follow-up
- Reinforce a safety-first culture through direct field engagement with distribution crews foremen and subcontractors
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Hands-on experience working in natural gas distribution construction or maintenance environments
- Craft background such as gas distribution foreman pipelayer service technician gas utility crew member or similar field role
- Strong understanding of live gas work practices including service tie-ins hot taps purging pressure testing and meter/regulator installations
- Knowledge of trench safety excavation standards underground utility coordination and work within public right-of-way environments
- Familiarity with DOT 49 CFR 192 requirements and OSHA construction safety standards
- Ability to identify gas-specific hazards and work safely around active distribution systems
- Strong communication skills and ability to build trust with field crews and supervisors
- Willingness to travel to job sites within the service territory as required
- OSHA 10 or 30 First Aid/CPR and gas operator qualification (OQ) experience preferred
- Prior safety coordination experience preferred but not required
As a Quanta Services employee we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.
- 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
- Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical Dental Vision
- Your choice of PPO HSA FSA
- Short term and long term benefits
- Employee discounts on consumer goods
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and/or gender identity) age disability genetic information veteran status and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application interview or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position please contact us the Companys Human Resources department.
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About Company
Quanta has built the largest craft labor force in North America by uniting over 200 operating companies to tackle the most complex infrastructure challenges in the world.