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Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

Responsible for overseeing the general upkeep, maintenance and installation of all facilities and equipment including but not limited to, pipeline right-of-way, excavation, repairs, coating and backfilling pipelines, concrete work, painting, building erection, weed control, etc.

Pay Range: $32.36 - $48.41 per hour (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Reporting Relationship: Gas Operations Supervisor

Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas

Essential Functions:
• Responsible for managing 3rd party ensuring the installation, operation, and maintenance of gas facilities is conducted according to Black Hills O&M Procedures, Engineering Standards and Construction Standards.
• Ensure Company Damage Prevention Program and One-Call procedures are enforced with Company Contractors prior to and during encroachments and excavations.
• Coordinate local Damage Prevention activities.
• Provide oversight and inspection of Company Contractors to ensure asset protection and compliance with company procedures of excavation activities near pipeline facilities.
• Participates in quality emergency responder programs.
• Represent the Company during contacts meetings with landowner/tenant, public official, emergency official and local organization (i.e. One-Call, Pipeline Group, Soil Conservation, etc.) meetings.
• Perform governmental compliance activities in daily work and with Company Contractors (PHMSA, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.)
• Perform mapping, record keeping and data entry duties for Company Contractors per company policies.
• Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scoping, cost estimates, and work plans.
• Assist Construction Planning in oversight of projects and inspectors
• Coordinate Company contracts for 3rd party inspectors by assisting with RFPs, providing selection recommendations and ultimately managing the awarded contract
• Qualify and Evaluate Company Contract Inspectors
Additional Responsibilities:
• Compliance and other reporting.
• Achieve and maintain all Operator Qualifications applicable to the job classification.
• Other duties as required.
What Is Required:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years of gas construction/inspection experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
What Is Desired:
• Experience with job planning and prioritizing.
• Knowledge of company policies and practices, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high pressure systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting instructions.
• Knowledge of operating cost associated with the equipment in area of responsibility.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Intermediate computer skills (knowledge of MS office, operating systems, company software),
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals)
• Ability to work from written and verbal instructions.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required job schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with and around combustible or flammable gas or liquids.
• Ability to operate manual and powered equipment.
• Able to interface directly with customers professionally and provide a high degree of customer satisfaction while representing the company in the appropriate manner.
• Ability to professionally interact with co-workers.
• Required to carry a company-provided cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.