Gas Assistant
Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Within G&J I moved to the pipeline arm of the business. Here I assisted in the diversion of the Carling Cross to Chiverton roundabout high pressure gas main. Early tasks included route planning, ground marking, fencing and pipe prepping. Later tasks included dumper driving, pipe ditching and backfilling, welding, stopple and bypass work, purging and commissioning of the new main. I was also involved with reinstatement of the land and decommissioning of the site after completion.As a Gas… Show more Within G&J I moved to the pipeline arm of the business. Here I assisted in the diversion of the Carling Cross to Chiverton roundabout high pressure gas main. Early tasks included route planning, ground marking, fencing and pipe prepping. Later tasks included dumper driving, pipe ditching and backfilling, welding, stopple and bypass work, purging and commissioning of the new main. I was also involved with reinstatement of the land and decommissioning of the site after completion.As a Gas Assistant I primarily laid gas mains on housing developments and commercial sites. The role involved butt-fusion welding, pressure testing and pipe fitting. Some other tasks involved gas pipe diversions, pipe network upgrades to reinforce the supply and service laying to housing. Here I gained certifications with SCO (1,2 & 5) – More information in Qualifications header. Show less