Distribution Welder

Citizens Energy Group•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Citizens Energy Group is hiring a Distribution Welder to repair, rebuild, lay out, and fabricate metal parts, shapes, and objects using arc or gas welding processes to maintain the safe, continuous, and efficient operation of its systems. The role includes welding and metalworking as well as mechanical maintenance and construction work related to steam and chilled-water distribution systems. It is a bargaining union position represented by Local IBEW #1400. The wage scale is $39.86 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with overtime as circumstances require and availability for 24-hour repair service calls. Work is performed outdoors in varying weather and may involve dirt, noise, fumes, and confined-space entry in high-temperature atmospheres. The employee is also required to participate as a member of the Steam Distribution area Confined Space Rescue Team. A valid Indiana driver’s license and a high school diploma or equivalent are required. Pressure welding on piping requires passing performance qualification tests under Thermal Division procedures compliant with ASME Power Piping B31.1 and Section IX requirements.

Requirements

Pass pressure-welding performance qualification tests under Thermal Division procedures compliant with ASME Power Piping B31.1 requirements as governed by Section IX.
Valid State of Indiana driver’s license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and in conditions involving dirt, noise, and fumes.
Ability to enter confined spaces in high-temperature atmospheres.
Ability to participate as a member of the Steam Distribution area Confined Space Rescue Team.
Ability to work overtime as circumstances require and be available for 24-hour repair service calls.
Knowledge of and compliance with applicable Company safety and health policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Burn, fuse, align, place, repair, chip, clean, prepare, and install metal parts, shapes, pipes, and objects using arc and gas welding processes, including gas TIG or MIG welding.
Set up and lay out metal plates, shapes, pipes, and objects before welding; preheat and post-heat materials according to established standards to prevent or relieve stresses.
Cut metals using oxy-acetylene equipment and use plasma or arc welding equipment.
Select appropriate weld rods and flux; work from blueprints, sketches, field measurements, and specifications; duplicate and build up parts, shapes, and objects; apply knowledge of metal properties.
Operate power and hand tools, including saws, grinders, shears, brakes, and hydraulic or pneumatic equipment.
Rig, build scaffolding and trench shoring, and direct crane operations as required.
Inspect, dismantle, install, replace, clean, lubricate, pack, drill, grind, saw, remove, and set mechanical equipment related to steam and chilled-water distribution systems.
Remove, repair, replace, and install heat-insulating materials on piping and equipment.
Keep work areas, the assigned company truck, and associated equipment in good order, and clean up after work.
Perform general mechanical maintenance, construction, and other related work when not welding, as assigned.
Comply with applicable Company safety and health policies and procedures.
Participate as a member of the Confined Space Rescue Team in the Steam Distribution area.
Be available for 24-hour repair service calls and work overtime as circumstances require.