Pipeline Welder

SaskEnergy•Saskatoon, SK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

SaskEnergy is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join our team. The Pipeline Welder performs welding assignments on elevated pressurized systems for the installation, fabrication, modification and repair of storage, transmission and distribution systems and facilities in accordance with standards, specifications and accepted industry practices.

Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent.
Provincial or Interprovincial Journeyperson Certificate of Qualification (Welder Certificate).
Valid TSASK Pressure Welder’s Certificate (designated P1-F3-F4 on NPS-2 (Schedule 160) pipe).
Four (4) years natural gas construction experience working on pressurized natural gas pipelines.
Physically fit (documented by a physician’s certificate recognizing job requirements).
Valid Class 1A driver's license (copy must accompany job applications).

Responsibilities

Plan for safe work procedures and take every reasonable precaution to protect self, other workers and the general public in the performance of duties including following all COMP's and procedures.
Perform welding assignments on live lines of varying pressure, requiring all-position welding methods, in compliance with Corporate standards and federal and provincial regulations (as outlined in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and Canadian Standards Association codes).
Perform welding assignments for storage, distributing and transmission facility fabrications in compliance with Corporate standards and federal and provincial regulations (that are capable of passing non-destructive testing i.e. radiography, magnetic particle and ultra-sonic testing, as outlined in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and Canadian Standards Association codes).
Oversee the work of other employees/contractors as assigned, including training and guidance of the Pipeline Welder Apprentice.
Assist and perform various construction duties for the installation, maintenance and repair of natural gas distribution and transmission facilities. This includes but not limited to weld, cut, coat and wrap steel pipe, cut and fuse polyethylene pipe, tap (isolate pipeline or redirect gas flow) distribution mains for the connection of service lines, pipe fitting, assemble and disassemble mechanical components, perform high-pressure taps.
Perform other construction and welding related duties as required, including preparing for assignments.
Perform hot taps and hot tie-ins, capable of passing non-destructive testing (i.e. radiography, magnetic particle and ultra sonic testing).
Interpret and perform calculations from construction drawings for system and facility fabrication and, if needed, inform designer of on-site discrepancy to design.
For welding assignments completed, prepare required forms and reports, such as weld mapping blueprints.
Perform service and maintenance on vehicles and equipment as required, including performing daily pre-trip inspections.
Document assignment requirements, outlining such things as piping and materials used in fabrication, hours worked, vehicle mileage and costs incurred.