This position will be open to internal and external applicants and will close on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

This position pays between $63,440.00 to $79,300.00 and is based on skills, experience and education of the successful candidate.

The successful candidate must live within 30 minutes of Alamogordo office.

About This Opportunity
Do you like leading a team of enthusiastic crew members to efficiently execute projectes in the field? As a Foreperson with New Mexico Gas, you will be overseeing small and large projects and aiding your crew in all aspects of construction. Projects can consist of gas pipe maintenance, installation, and excavation. Come put your knowledge and skills to the test as a Foreperson with New Mexico Gas Company!

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
This list does not reflect the job duties in their entirety

• Independently plans, organizes, schedules, and leads assigned crew(s) and equipment; participates in the work activities of the crew.
• Schedules and coordinates daily job assignments and activities.
• Ensures a cooperative and safe work site environment, which often includes various disciplines from other departments and companies.
• Ensures that work is performed in compliance with safety guidelines, OSHA, environmental, Company policy and procedures, work standards, various government agency regulations, and other related requirements.
• Ensures that employees have appropriate Operator Qualifications (OQs) for performing tasks; provides direct oversight while performing tasks; inspects weld re-qualifying.
• Anticipates and resolves difficult issues and contract disputes between the Company, customers, government officials and landowners regarding various pipelines, scheduling, and work activities.

Successful Candidate Must Have:

• A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• A valid Driver's License and meet the acceptable driving record requirements of the company
• Four years' field experience in a utility or underground construction industry
• A valid New Mexico Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL) within one (1) year of hire
• Be able to obtain and maintain all applicable Operator Qualifications (OQs).
• The ability to meet annual fit testing requirements for respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
• Preferences: Possess a valid CDL at the time of hire and experience with heavy equipment

Working Conditions:
Field/plant environment. May be required to work overtime and/or on call and handle emergency response. Work at various job sites, out of town, and/or remote locations. Personal protective equipment needed.Frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, and climbing; occasional sitting, lifting/carrying (up to 80 lbs.), reaching, handling, the use of fine dexterity, kneeling, and crouching required. Work requires exposure to extreme heat and cold, high-pressure natural gas, blowing gas, and gas fumes; uneven terrain; exposure to year-round outside weather conditions.

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