Welder ; UN

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

In this role the welder will be responsible for the installation of steel and polyethylene (PE) mains, fabrication of metering facilities, and related construction oversight.

Pay Range: $30.84 - $44.29 (Determined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement)

Reporting Relationship: Gas Operations Supervisor

Location:
Gillette, Wyoming

Essential Functions:

* Responsible for performing and inspecting pipeline and structural welding required for construction and maintenance of Company facilities including the installation, operation and maintenance of all gas pipeline related facilities.

* Responsible for installing, relocating, replacing, maintaining and repairing gas lines.

* Inspect pipeline and structural welding required for construction and maintenance of Company facilities including the installation, operation and maintenance of distribution and transmission facilities.

* Provide oversight and inspection to ensure asset protection and compliance with company procedures of excavation activities near pipeline facilities.

* Responsible for inspection duties per Company policies including completion of required documentation, as-built drawings, contractor oversight and supervision, act as Company representative during construction activities, report progress to Operations Management and ensure proper reporting and compliance with Safety and Environmental policies.

* Participates in quality emergency responder programs.

* Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenant, public official, emergency official and local organization (i.e. One-Call, Pipeline Group, Soil Conservation, etc.) meetings.

* Inspect/oversee the construction and /or maintenance activities performed by third parties.

* Train and oversee company and third-party personnel as required (i.e. personnel in progression, contractors, visitors, etc.).

* Perform governmental compliance activities (PHMSA, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.)

* Perform mapping, record keeping and data entry duties per company policies.

* Identify report and correct safety and environmental concerns.

* Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.

* Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.

* Perform all work in compliance with Company Standards, procedures, regulatory and tariff requirements.

Additional Responsibilities:

* Other daily, weekly and monthly duties as assigned.

* Be available for and provide emergency response after regular business hours.

* May be required to carry a company-provided cell phone/pager and be available to respond during working hours; may be required to respond during non-working hours, especially related to company emergencies.

* May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed.

What Is Required:

* High School Diploma or equivalent.

* Achieve and maintain all Operator Qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification.

* Applicable company and regulatory welding and fusion certifications upon hire.

* Valid and in state and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers upon hire.

What Is Desired:

* Associate's Degree of Applied Science or diploma from technical school.

* Minimum of 3 years of gas welding experience.

* API 1104 welding certification upon hire.

* Knowledge of basic properties of metals.

* Knowledge of basic properties of plastic pipeline materials.

* Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high-pressure systems.

* Knowledge of company policies and practices, and regulatory and tariff requirements.

* Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.

* Basic computer skills.

* Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).

* Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required job schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.

* Good verbal and written communication skills.

* Ability to perform essential functions of the job.

* Job planning and organizational skills.

* Work from job related blueprints, sketches and diagrams.

* Operate micrometers, calipers, and thickness testing equipment.

* Operate all plastic fusion equipment including all tools required for maintenance and emergency on plastic pipelines.

* Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.

* Detailed oriented.

This description is not intended to be…