Welder

Job Overview

A welder to coordinate and complete welding, construction and maintenance tasks as part of a roving pipeline crew.

• Perform pipe fabrication welds, in-service welds, tie‑in welds and hot taps on steel pipelines up to 42 O.D. on natural gas and products pipelines.
• Have knowledge of or possess experience in all phases of mobilizing, operating and maintaining heavy excavation equipment to include excavation frequently on in‑service natural gas pipelines.
• Read and interpret engineering construction blueprints for projects.
• Scope, plan, estimate, track costs and schedule work and resources for projects.
• Operate trucks, welding rigs and trailers for hauling equipment or project materials to job site.
• Assist Pipeline Specialists in field checks prior to excavation.
• Locate and mark pipelines with pipeline locating equipment or probe rods using drawing and alignment sheets for reference.
• Inspect coating, remove coating and complete surface preparation for the application of coating for buried pipe service.
• Calibrate and maintain a holiday detector for coating application inspection.
• Perform ultrasonic thickness examinations.
• Perform pipeline hot tap installations on in‑service pipelines.
• Review pressure test plans per pipe and material specifications.
• Perform pressure tests of pipelines and fabrications.
• Disassemble meter tubes and perform internal meter tube cleaning.
• Repair pig launcher and receivers, closures and install pig signals.
• Repair shorted pipeline casings and install CP test points on pipelines.
• Evacuate, purge and load pipelines; operate pipeline air‑movers to evacuate gas lines during hot work operations.
• Install full encirclement sleeves for anomaly repairs.
• Install mainline valve settings, valves and fittings.
• Modify existing and install new measurement facilities.
• Promote and embody Kinder Morgan core values.
• Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets, employees, and the general public.
• Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• May assist with:
  • Excavation spotter tasks and manage excavation of foreign pipeline crossings.
  • Performing excavations on loaded and unloaded pipelines.
  • Launching, monitoring and receiving pipeline pigs.
  • Conducting internal pipeline cleaning or pigging operations utilizing internal pipe cleaning equipment.
  • Removal of existing pipelines and installation of replacement pipelines.
  • Providing direction to sub‑contract workers that perform work on company assets and facilities.
• The above statements describe the general nature of work being performed; the position may perform other duties as assigned.

• Intermediate or above welding skill level required.
• Pipeline experience (5 years +/-) needed.
• Must be able to read blueprints and other construction documentation.
• Must be able to use various power and hand tools.
• Good verbal and written communication skills needed.
• Competency in math needed.
• Must have ability to effectively interact with others and work in a team environment.
• Must be resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented.
• Flexibility and ability to quickly adapt to change is required in this role.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases and high‑pressure systems is desired.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in job‑related technical training or equivalent work experience preferred.

• A valid driver’s license is necessary. Must have and keep a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOT operational qualifications for working and welding on natural gas and products pipelines.
• Must be a qualified welder able to successfully weld according to API Standard 1104.

• Must wear the proper protective clothing (FR) and use the correct equipment for the tasks.
• Normally performing duties in an outdoor pipeline construction type of environment including working in adverse weather and/or extreme temperature conditions.
• Requires manual dexterity and visual…