Welder - El Paso, TX

Kinder Morgan • El Paso, TX

285d

About The Position

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure in North America owning and operating approximately 79,000 miles of pipeline. We are currently looking to hire a Welder for our Pipeline Project Support Division. PRIMARY PURPOSE: Coordinate and complete welding, construction and maintenance tasks as part of a roving pipeline crew.

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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Associates 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
• 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

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

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