Pipeline Welder

Kinder Morgan • PUEBLO, CO

21h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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 be 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.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts
• Life and Accidental Death and Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability Insurance for employee and dependents
• retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED