Job Description
More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.
Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.
Job Summary:
Supervises and directs employees and contractors on a daily basis to accomplish construction assignments. Primary Company contacts include, Construction Specialists, Welders, System Integrity Specialists, Operations Supervisors, Operations Technicians, Measurement and Regulator Technicians, and Engineers. Primary external contacts include pipeline contractors, NCUC and PSC inspectors, local and State level representatives of DOT, property owners, land survey personnel, environmental permitting personnel, city and county personnel, and land acquisition agents. Is the primary onsite Company representative to private and public parties/agencies during all phases of construction. Directly responsible for development, coordination and field execution of transmission operating routines involving large and complex pipeline facilities where accidents or poor adherence to plans could lead to substantial injuries to people and damage to property. Responsible for field incident management related to transmission line emergencies. Serves as liaison between Corporate Engineering and District field personnel during emergencies.
Responsibilities & Duties:
* Provide pipeline construction services to include coordination and quality assurance of major pipeline projects and facilities including transmission pipelines, regulator stations, pipeline upgrades and retrofits, and combustion turbine stations to insure code and company installation standards, and to insure safe and reliable commissioning of these facilities. Directly responsible for various aspects of large transmission pipeline construction projects including; safety, environmental, contractual, progress reporting, payment verification, field modifications, operating routines and scheduling.
* Assist with pre-construction activities for multiple projects to include planning and routing of proposed cross-country pipeline right-of-ways and station sites, along with proposed property owner identification and notification along these routes.
* Serve as chief field inspector managing third party inspectors, contractor crews, survey and environmental personnel throughout duration of pipeline projects.
* Provide professional job knowledge and technical expertise regarding transmission pipeline construction, operation and maintenance, welding, and tapping and stopping operations.
* Provide total project management for transmission pipeline relocations, including customer contact, estimating, material specification and procurement, planning, contractor coordination, execution, inspection, Operating Routine preparation and field implementation.
* Provide value-engineering services to districts to insure that proper and cost effective construction methods and procedures are utilized.
* Coordinate emergency response as required.
* Provide supervision, performance evaluation, training and development opportunities for assigned staff.
* Oversee the development and execution of Work Authorization Permits (WAPs)
Basic/Required Qualifications:
* High School/GED degree and fifteen (15) or more years of work-related experience
Desired Qualifications
Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings and maps
Experience in the natural gas industry, and in transmission pipeline construction
Experience with all aspects of the complete job cycle, project estimation, route selection, pipeline design, surveying, permitting, land agents, field inspection and commissioning of the pipeline
Familiarity with Federal DOT gas pipeline regulations
Demonstrated effective communication skills to include written, verbal and interpersonal skills
Ability to achieve results with minimal direct supervision
Previous experience coordinating response actions
Experience as a Welder or Tapping and Stopping Technician
Supervisory or leadership skills training and experience
Experience in developing and executing operating routines
Familiarity with Piedmont Engineering Policies and Procedures and local and state regulations
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Keen sense of smell
Good visual acuity
Working Conditions
Overnight travel
Ability to safely maneuver under various conditions at construction sites
Walking on uneven terrain for long periods
Working outside during extreme heat or cold
Periodic on-call availability
Specific Requirements
Valid driver's license
Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No
Represented/Union PositionNo
Visa Sponsored PositionNo
Posting Expiration Date
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
Duke Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the laws set forth in the Department of Labor EEO Poster and Supplement.
