Underground Construction​/Utility Pipe Welder

Who We Are

At Cleveland Thermal, we're proud partners in making Cleveland a more sustainable city – and a great place to live and work. Cleveland Thermal has provided steam heat to downtown Cleveland customers since 1894, adding chilled water in 1993. Today, our two district energy facilities supply residential, institutional, government, and commercial customers with a variety of sustainable heating and cooling solutions.

Cleveland Thermal is part of the Corix, which delivers reliable and sustainable energy solutions to communities across North America.

Excellent opportunity for a self-starting, highly motivated, safety conscious, team player with underground construction and/or welder/pipefitter skills to perform the maintenance of a district energy system. The successful candidate will spend 95% of the time working outdoors.

As the owner and operator of district heating and cooling systems, our highest priority is to provide our customers with safe and reliable service. As the Energy Infrastructure Craftsman, you will be a key contributor to delivering these values to our customers. In this role you will:

• Know, practice and comply with all company safety and health policies and procedures applicable to work being performed, and write safe job procedures when requested and always work in a safe manner
• Maintenance of distribution energy piping networks
• Train and work with assigned crew members, set‑up on the jobsite to perform underground excavation and/or utility repairs and maintenance.
• Inspect, repair and document underground manholes and components
• Troubleshoot the essential functions of Distribution/HVAC including valves, traps, PRV’s, etc.
• Set a good example for other employees by adhering to company policies.
• Quickly respond to emergency call outs and handle emergencies in a calm and professional manner.
• Report steam and chilled water leaks, damaged manhole castings or any other issue that may be a company liability.
• Immediately report equipment safety and make immediate repairs when feasible.
• Assume duties of the Energy Infrastructure Lead when directed.
• Provide Energy Infrastructure Manager with daily reports, vehicle inspections, confined space entries, manhole inspections and logs.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace including vehicle, shop and job site.
• Present a good image of the company when dealing with visitors, customers and vendors.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance.

Who You Are

• Graduated with High School Diploma, GED or higher education.
• Have mechanical aptitude, construction experience and willing to learn new skills
• Preferred three (3) years’ experience in underground utility construction.
• Experience in at least one of the following specialty areas or be willing to obtain:
• Heavy Equipment - capable of running and operating heavy construction equipment
• Welding/Fitting- 6G certified with two (2) years hands‑on experience or equivalent outside experience. Must be fully capable of final field fit ups.
• HVAC Skills
  - Good working knowledge of but not limited to threaded pipe fitting, valves, steam traps, steam and chilled water controls, etc.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Willing and able to work call‑outs, overtime, holidays, an occasional off‑shift and weekends at any Company location as needed.
• Ability to recognize safety issues and respond to prevent injury.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize activities.
• Ability to operate, blowers, pumps, air compressors, jack hammers, power equipment and manual transmission vehicles.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Recognition of customers’ needs and requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels of personnel in stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally, electronically and in writing; understanding and following written or verbal instruction.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $27-$33 per hour, based on relevant experience and qualifications. This position is eligible for overtime.