Fusion Technician

Underground Solutions, Inc. ("UGSI"), an Aegion Company, has an opening for a Fusion Technician to support our PVC fusion and pipe technologies.
Underground Solutions, Inc. is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing companies in the water infrastructure and electrical conduit market with a portfolio of proprietary and patented technologies targeting water and wastewater infrastructure improvement and undergrounding of electrical conduit. For more information about UGSI, please visit our website at www.undergroundsolutions.com
Responsibilities:
The Fusion Technician position will be responsible for fusing our patented Fusible PVC® pipe by means of a thermal butt fusion technology and providing on-site assistance to installation contractors in a fast-paced, small company atmosphere. Duties will include:

• Providing PVC fusion services while working closely with contractors on the jobsite.
• Training and assisting customers with various fusion joining and field installation processes.
• Travel to and from work sites with extended assignments of one to two weeks at a time.
• Maintenance of fusion machines.
• Working outdoors and on-site to exacting QA/QC specifications and documentation requirements

The ideal candidate will have experience with the construction process and methods for pipeline installation. Fusion technicians represent our company on the job site and must be able to conduct themselves professionally.
Qualifications:

• 10+ years' experience in fusible PVC.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with general and drilling contractors.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• DOT medical card (or ability to obtain) [DOT physical required]
• Computer literacy
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently with minimal supervision from a remote home office.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time (nationwide with occasional international)

Physical Demands / Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
In the performance of duties for this position, the employee is: regularly required to sit (while driving), talk, and hear without visual controls; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, grip, or feel objects, tools or controls, repetitive motion, required to walk, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, stretch, push, pull, reach with hands and arms, climb ladders, steps and narrow passages, walk uneven surfaces and wear appropriate personal protective equipment; balance, and taste or smell; regularly lift, push, pull and move up to 75 pounds
Work Environment:
In performing the duties for this job, the employee will generally work in the field and perform work in outside weather conditions (occasionally near job sites with moving vehicles and mechanical operations). Will be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level is usually moderate.
We offer a Competitive compensation with career growth opportunities and a Full Benefits Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Matching 401k, Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more.
Aegion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Aegion is firmly bound. Aegion will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with Aegion on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
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