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Gas Operative (Support Engineer)
Our Role
Role description Operative will assist the Team Leader to undertake the activities related to attending locating and repairing Public Reported gas escapes. He/she will assist in making safe and/or repairing gas service pipes or mains, re-assessing previously visited escape, laying mains and/or services in diameter and carrying out mains / service isolations as a Support Operative.
Key Responsibilities
Activities include supporting the classification and where appropriate programming of gas escapes, testing, survey, detection and diagnostic work on the network and in gas consumer's premises.
The job holder will be required to fulfil Principal Accountabilities from those listed below which are appropriate to the activity to which he/she is assigned:-
Receive instructions via data and verbal requests, plan and organise resources and make appropriate arrangements to ensure that work is carried out efficiently.
Assist in laying, connecting, disconnecting, commissioning, decommissioning and maintaining pipework, associated plant and equipment. This may involve non-routine work and/or appropriate specialist knowledge.
Respond to emergencies, participate in standby and assist in testing, surveying, detection and diagnostic work.
Undertake and ensure that excavation, backfill, reinstatement and repair work is carried out to the necessary standards, including the removal of surplus/waste material.
Provide appropriate training, advice, guidance and support to teams/individuals engaged in the operation and maintenance of the gas transportation system.
Provide advice, guidance and support for 3rd parties operating on or adjacent to the gas transportation system.
Assist in gathering information and preparing reports which may include participation in the preparation of technical information.
Progress ordering, purchase, receipt, inspection, storage, stock control, handling and issue of equipment, goods and materials in accordance with standards and procedures, to meet the needs of Cadent's operations.
Work within and promote the philosophy of team working and development across all Cadent activities to achieve business objectives and improve performance.
Network Plus at a Glance
Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UKs majorproviders of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater
We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supplychain offer.
We are actively working with colleagues acrossthe Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment we want all ouremployees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary based onexperience along with a full benefits package.
Network Plus is proud to be an EqualOpportunity Employer.We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate basedon race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteranstatus, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected bylaw.
We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans,cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
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