Welder

Union: Yes

Bargaining Unit/Local: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 96

Rate Classification: Grade 6A- $37.79 per hour, per the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Number of Positions Available: 1

Washington Gas is looking for a skilled Welder to join our team and help build, repair, and maintain the infrastructure that keeps our communities running safely and efficiently. As a Welder at Washington Gas, you’ll weld and cut metals in the field or shop to fabricate or repair gas piping systems, equipment, vehicles, and tools. You’ll operate welding and shop tools, including power and rigging equipment, and plan methods and materials needed for each job, communicating requirements to your supervisor.

You’ll assess and repair restricted leaks on piping systems to reduce risk, and perform fabrication work on regulator stations, meter racks, offsets, and more. You’ll also assist with construction and maintenance tasks, work independently or lead others as needed, and operate company vehicles. Travel may be required when working with a Senior Welder.

• Lead and Execute Welding Assignments: Perform welding tasks in the field and shop on various pipe types, diameters, grades, and metals—both pressurized and non-pressurized systems—following WG Engineering Standards and industry regulations (API, ASME, DOT, etc.). Select tools, plan methods, order materials, and ensure work is completed safely and on time.
• Fabrication and Installation: Lay out work, prepare templates, weld and fabricate regulator stations, meter racks, offsets, and structural assemblies. Install finished work and verify integrity through required testing.
• Support Operations and Maintenance: Assist with installing and maintaining gas mains and services, leak investigations, valve inspections, drip monitoring, and excavation. Operate power tools and equipment including cranes and forklifts.
• Emergency Response and Safety: Respond quickly to emergency situations, assess risks, and make necessary repairs while ensuring safety of life and property. Use and maintain appropriate PPE and follow all safety protocols.
• Communication and Documentation: Use prints and sketches to interpret scope of work, prepare rough drawings, and communicate effectively with supervisors, dispatch, contractors, and team members. Complete and verify all job‑related documentation.
• Vehicle and Equipment Management: Maintain welding rig and company vehicles by stocking materials, disposing of debris, and ensuring tools and fire extinguishers are operable and secure.
• Specialized Tasks: Perform structural fabrication, handle hazardous materials safely, and support construction of company facilities. Collaborate with engineers and senior technicians on planning and execution.
• Additional Related
  
  Activities:
  
  May be assigned to related business support and administrative activities (e.g., backend meter processing, backend corrosion processing, backend leak/damager prevention processing, peer safety observations, vehicle clean‑out, cross‑functional training activities, etc.).

• High School diploma or equivalent G.E.D. Basic computer skills.
• At least 12 months as an acetylene cutter or equivalent work experience.
• Must pass Single Welding Qualification test manual, semiautomatic, automatic (gas metal arc welding, shielded metal arc welding, oxygen acetylene welding, flux cord arc welding) (American Petroleum Institute and American Society of Mechanical Engineers, or equivalent) and all designated company proficiency standards.
• Must successfully complete all assigned training modules, qualifying exams and field clearances.

• Confined Space, CPR, Emergency Response Training, HAZCom and must successfully complete all mandated safety and annual training.

• Valid Driver's License; DOT Welding Certification (semi‑annual).
• Forklift, and PPJ‑Fusion (as required).
• Full Pipeline Welding certification(s) must be acquired within 12 months of hire:
• 2” Butt 5G position, 12” Butt in the 6G position, cut, fit and weld 12” Tee with the outlet looking down.

Please note that current union members will receive priority on…