Pipeline Welder

What We Are Looking For

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 that range in various sizes 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.
• Repair shorted pipeline casings and install CP test points on pipelines.
• 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.

KNOWLEDGE/

EXPERIENCE:

• 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 be able to effectively interact with others and work in a team environment.
  • Must have resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented is necessary.
  • Flexibility and able 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.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS (must be met with or without reasonable accommodations):

• 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.
• This position requires manual dexterity and visual acuity, as well as the ability to:
  Lift, pull, push, and carry up to 50 lbs. Exert up to 100 lbs. of physical force.
• Requires frequently performing activities that include standing, walking, stooping, bending, crawling, kneeling, grasping, squatting, reaching and climbing.
• Could be tasks that require the ability to twist head and back.
• Work in areas classified as confined space.
• Climb and work from ladders, catwalks, staging, and platforms.
• Ascend and descend slopes and ditches.
• Work with hands above head, lying on back.
• Work frequently requires the ability to work on uneven ground including loose dirt.
• Requires the acute sense of…