Gas Fitter 1/C, 2/C Acceptable

Overview

Perform repairs, construction, and maintenance on gas mains and related equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• service cutting
• equipment maintenance
• team supervision
• line tapping
• gas purging
• inspection

Tasks

-May be required to cut services on or off and remove and set gas and electric meters. -Maintaining, operating and repairing regulating, odorizing, filtering and related equipment. -Directs the work of one other Fitter 1/C or lower grade directly assisting him; may also direct others performing such duties as equipment operation, digging and directing traffic. -Tapping, penetration, stopping, leak repairing and clearing of energized lines. -Purging and energizing of gas mains, services, regulating, metering and other system equipment. -Acting as inspector for main and service installations. -Fabrication and sketching of piping tie-ins and simple gas service replacements in the field. Correction of sketches necessitated by field conditions.

Requirements

• gas knowledge
• first aid
• operator license
• physical stamina
• hazard awareness
• high school

What You Bring

-Should have thorough knowledge of Company's gas practices and standards.4. Must be familiar with Company's Safety Rules, approved methods of resuscitation and able to render practical First Aid.5. Must be able to qualify for operator's licenses as required by law. -Strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor in all kinds of outdoor weather conditions. -Must be willing to work under unusual or special working conditions and surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.3. Must be particularly alert in observing hazards and avoiding accidents. -Must have complied with all terms of the Memorandum of Agreement Governing Gas Department Training and Job Progression. -Normal health, physique and use of senses as indicated by passing the required physical examination given by a Company physician, including color perception. -Must be willing to work extra and/or irregular hours as required. -Must have completed high school or obtained a High School Equivalency Diploma recognized by New York State.

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About Avangrid

-Born in 2015 from a merger with UIL Holdings, creating a national powerhouse from regional utilities. -Headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, with operations in 24 U.S. states. -Its utilities arm manages eight electric and natural gas systems. -Projects include onshore wind, solar, biomass, thermal plants, and grid upgrades. -Fully acquired by Iberdrola in late 2024, enhancing investment potential. -Key ventures include the nation's largest offshore wind project and the Maine Power upgrade. -Combines local legacy with large-scale clean energy ambition.

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