WGL - Construction Specialist

You Will:
* Work independently or in conjunction with a Construction Supervisor.
* Assist with project estimates, designs, plans and the pre-approval of daily work.
* Assist in the oversight of contractors and Company personnel during all phases of construction, including, but not limited to, job site mobilization and traffic control; excavation and shoring; pipeline padding and capping; plastic fusion and welding; coating and holiday detection; pipeline installation; pressure testing; pigging; tie-ins; purging; backfilling and restoration; and job site demobilization.
* Obtain the necessary information to approve field changes and authorize/approve all contractor invoices.
* Ensure safe and reliable expansion and replacement construction of the piping system.
* Ensure sound implementation of Company's policies and procedures and recommends changes as needed.
* Ensure compliance with budgetary limitations.
* Ensure full compliance by contractors and Company personnel with existing and future governmental codes and regulations, statutory requirements and contractual requirements.
* Ensure projects are completed within budget and cost variances are justified.
* Ensure maximum satisfaction of both new and existing customers and their requirements.
* Interact with other team members in order to design, plan, construct and install projects in a cost-effective manner in compliance with federal, state and local codes, other legal and contractual requirements, consistent with Corporate and business unit goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
* Collaborate with other business units to achieve Corporate, business unit and project team goals.
* Shadow Construction Supervisors to gain exposure to field situations in a controlled environment.
* Interact with contractors and Company personnel to immediately correct/address an unsafe condition.
* Access, extract and research data to develop and deliver reports, and maintain records in the Work Management Information System (WMIS) or other Company systems and records.
* Communicate information and opportunities for reduction of risk or cost to the Company by collecting and tracking data.

You Have:
* H.S. Diploma required
* 0-2 Years Construction-related field. required
* Driver's License
* Experience in underground infrastructure construction, construction management, construction project management, or as a construction team lead preferred.
* Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work with people, reconciling conflicting goals and priorities and leading projects to completion.
* Working knowledge of natural gas pipeline construction, operations and related federal, state and local regulatory requirements preferred.
* Working knowledge of and/or experience with project management preferred.
* Proven ability to perform basic math with percentages and decimals.
* Demonstrated ability to present ideas logically and concisely to diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing.
* Demonstrated ability to interpret plans/blueprints, understand contracts and working arrangements with business partners preferred
* Proven ability to use computer software and applications, including Microsoft Office, for data management, research, analysis and reporting purposes.
* Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and effective working relationships with business partners, supervisors and peers.
* Ability to use own reliable transportation capable of carrying tools and equipment as needed to carry out job responsibilities.

Washington Gas is proud to value diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply for this role.

We offer a competitive salary range of $62,000 - $90,500 USD annually, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGasis a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provides affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly3,000strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions - from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver affordable natural gas to approximately1.7 million customers' homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities acrossfour jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.

To learn more about our mission: https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL

For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.