Pipeline Welder

Kinder Morgan • Eunice, LA

113d

About The Position

Pipeline Welder will be based out of Kinder Morgan's Eunice Pipeline Support office located at 1015 East Maple Ave, Eunice, Louisiana 70535. This is a great opportunity if you have a strong background in welding. Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America offering a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. Perform and inspect pipeline and structural welding required for construction and maintenance of Tennessee Gas Pipeline (TGP), Southern Natural Gas (SNG), and other Kinder Morgan facilities including the installation, operation and maintenance of all gas pipeline and products related facilities. Level will be commensurate with experience and skill set. Level 1 is an entry level position with approximately six to twelve months of training/work experience in order progress to next level.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Working knowledge and experience as a pipeline welder
• Knowledge of basic properties of metals
• Valid Driver's license
• Qualified welder in conformance with API Standard 1104 - Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities - 20th Edition 2007
• Achieve and maintain all qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification
• Will be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties (regulatory welding certifications)
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering construction blueprints for both pipeline and compressor station projects
• Knowledge of both OSHA safety regulations and DOT pipeline regulations
• Good communication skills - must be able to interface effectively with many internal and external customers, regulatory officials, company contacts, co-workers and 3rd party contractors
• Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, operating systems, company software if applicable)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hot tapping and stopple equipment
• Experience with valve maintenance and pigging operations
• Experience with hydrostatic testing of pipe and fabrications
• Experience with coating removal and surface preparation

Responsibilities

• Qualified welder in conformance with API Standard 1104 - Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities - 20th Edition 2007
• Perform welding operations on pipe, vessels, structural skids and other equipment.
• Perform welding operations on in-service pipe.
• Layout, cut, fit and otherwise prepares material for welding.
• Perform hot taps and tie-in welds on various pipe sizes up to 42" O.D.
• Perform hot cuts and hot tie-ins on existing piping.
• Fabricate material from piping schematics and other drawings.
• Work from blueprints, sketches or verbal instructions.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment as needed.
• Identify report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Other duties as assigned, to include working as a welder's helper or performing Pipeline Specialist tasks.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Two retirement plans
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Pipeline Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED