Construction Specialist
Hudson, CO 
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Posted 4 days ago
Job Description

Are you looking for stability in a proven company? Are you looking for a company to grow and build a career with as opposed to just another hitch? We need you!

WHY WE NEED YOU:

As a Construction Specialist at Tallgrass, you will be instrumental in helping Tallgrass construct and maintain company facilities. Your skills in construction pipeline, welding, and emergency response will help us grow our first-class field service team. You will work on major pipeline construction projects, perform repairs on various sizes of pipelines and complete upgrades to existing pipelines.

WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU:

You will work with highly motivated and qualified team members who have consistently (6 years in a row) rated Tallgrass as one of the best places to work. You will be part of an innovative team leading the industry in delivering the energy and services that power our nation. You will be part of an environment that supports your wellbeing-physically, mentally, and financially, and where your contributions are respected and valued.

At Tallgrass you will find:

  • Industry competitive pay
  • Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • Infertility Coverage
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
  • Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
  • Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
  • Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
  • Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
  • Identity theft protection
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
  • Company vehicle (if applicable)
  • Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
  • Networking and employee engagement events
  • Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

In this role you will be expected to a combination of the following requirements:

  • Have a Class A CDL
  • Have heavy pipeline construction experience.
  • Have experience operating an excavator/trac hoe around live gas lines.
  • Have experience working around welding operations.
  • Achieve and maintain:
    1. All qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification.
    2. Operator Qualification on all assigned covered tasks as determined by direct Supervisor.
      • Responsible for:
        1. Working from blueprints, sketches, or verbal instructions.
        2. Performing Hydrotests as needed.
        3. Identifying reports and correct safety and environmental concerns
        4. Actively participating in safety programs/initiatives, development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes, and work plans.
  • Other duties:
    1. Be comfortable with heavy and smaller equipment operations, maintenance, assisting a welder and performing labor tasks.
    2. Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
    3. Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork.

WHERE THE WORK IS DONE:

  • Job is in Hudson CO. Includes office and field working conditions.
  • Must respond to and address callouts and emergencies after regular business hours. Living environs will be relevant to work location to respond.
  • Frequent travel and occasional overtime may be required.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

You as a successful candidate will have experience in operating heavy equipment around live lines, have a Class A CDL and have heavy pipeline construction experience of all phases. You will have a high school diploma (or equivalent experience), a valid US driver's license and be able to pass a background check.

You will also need knowledge of:

  • Micrometers, calipers, and thickness testing equipment.
  • Equipment operations and servicing.
  • Basic properties of metals.
  • Pipe SMYS grades and ANSI fitting pressure classes.

Experience in

  • Reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs, and other diagrams
  • MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

You will make an impression if you have knowledge, training, or experience in:

  • Knowledge of company policies, procedures and practices, regulatory and tariff requirements.
  • Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high- and low-pressure systems.
  • Experience working on hazardous gas and liquids pipeline systems that incorporate API, ASME, and DOT codes and standards.
  • Evidence of previous Operator Qualification (OQ) for pipeline maintenance.
  • Experience operating forklifts, skid steers, or other industrial machinery.
  • Knowledge of Hazardous Waste Operations. (HAZWOPER)
  • Ability to sketch field drawings for as-builts, piping designs, BOM's, weld-maps, etc.

SKILLS THAT WILL BENEFIT YOU:

Interpersonal skills: The ability to communicate both written and oral, collaborate with team members both in and out of the organization.

Agility: The ability to work on several projects and meet deadlines while being flexible to adapt to project changes.

Initiative: Proactively work within guidelines to meet deadlines and prioritize work.

Physical demands include Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Tallgrass is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V. A comprehensive list of all job duties is available.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
35.17 To 46.72 (USD) Hourly
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
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