Operations & Maintenance Welder (O&M W)

bp•Manhattan, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

BP is seeking a Welder (O&M W) to join its Construction Maintenance Team based in Manhattan, Illinois. This field-based role supports the maintenance, construction, repair, and integrity of BP's pipeline infrastructure across the Pipelines & Logistics business. The position is primarily focused on welding, pipeline construction, and repair activities, while also contributing to a variety of maintenance functions in a multi-craft environment. Candidates must be able to reside close enough to the Manhattan Pipeline Station to respond to emergency situations as needed and be willing to travel extensively, overnight travel might be required. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled welders who enjoy hands-on work, travel, and contributing to the safe and reliable operation of critical energy infrastructure.

Requirements

High School Diploma (or GED equivalent) required
Pipeline experience or advanced education in technical crafts or work experience in the job duties described above
Possess a working knowledge of computers including Excel, Word and Outlook
Must be committed to learning new skills and complete the O&M P and O&M W training curriculum as required for the assigned job classification level
Meet all DOT requirements, including Operator Qualifications
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a DOT truck or similar, on and off the road – CDL preferred/must be able to physically acquire one
As a condition of employment, all employees must be available to work overtime as needed. This includes working evenings, weekends, holidays, and responding to callouts, including emergency situations. The ability to work overtime is essential to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and competitive operations, as well as the timely completion of projects.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Technical degree considered a plus
Pipe fabrication skills considered a plus

Responsibilities

Successfully and effectively follow all health, safety, security, environmental (HSSE) and operational and maintenance practices and procedures
Be motivated and accountable for achieving long-term and day-to-day goals and tasks
Effectively manage time and resources and ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously
Have strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently without supervision.
Problem solve, overcome obstacles, and make good decisions
Work effectively on diverse teams
Good oral/written communication skills and communicate effectively with all levels both internally and externally
Effectively demonstrate and transfer work related knowledge to others
Ability to read maps, alignment sheets, construction drawings and distinguish colors
Value and practice continuous learning
Exhibit a high level of initiative
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed but not limited to eye/face protection, flame retardant clothing (FRC), foot protection, gloves, hearing protection, head protection, etc
Work nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary and is subject to call-outs including response to emergency situations
Knowledge of different pipe schedules and pressure ratings
Knowledge of construction material and their uses (e.g. pipe fittings, pressure ratings, connections, coatings and paints)
Perform all phases of pipeline, tank and manifold welding, fabricate pipe assemblies, cut and fit structural steel parts
Maintain equipment associated with this position in good working condition and make minor repairs
Perform inline inspections, pig tracking, hydrostatic testing, hot tapping stopple work, pipeline disconnects, install Clock Springs, purging lines, etc
Work directly with contract supply companies and pipeline support contractors to optimize efficiencies and cost control
Complete Inspection & Repair reports, Foreign Line Crossing reports or others as required
The candidate must be willing to travel to other locations within the district’s geographical area of responsibility, depending on workload and business needs
Use Maximo, VTA, MS Office and other applications as the need arises to effectively perform the role

Benefits

paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full time employees
9 paid holidays per year
2 personal choice holidays
discretionary annual bonus program
long-term incentive program
generous retirement benefits that include a 401k matching program
pension for eligible employee
health, vision, and dental insurance
life and Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
flexible working options
generous paid parental leave policy