Welder Operations Technician

Black Hills Corporation•Palmer Lake, CO

8d•$28 - $42

About The Position

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other. Position summary: In this role the Operations Welder Technician will safely perform general gas distribution system maintenance, operation, and all facets of construction including welding installation of steel and polyethylene mains, fabrication of metering facilities. Pay Range: $28.05 - $42.12 per hour / Grade 46 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.) Reporting Relationship: Supervisor of Operations Location: Palmer Lake, Colorado

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Welding certification required within 4 months of hire.
This position requires driving responsibilities. You must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company and insurer standards.
This role will be required to travel up to 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Comprehensive understanding of gas distribution construction, maintenance, system operations and safety procedures.
Knowledge of odorization, meter sizing and general construction practices.
Ability to read prints, layout projects and fabricate work, while meeting Black Hills Construction Standards.
Ability to make required spontaneous decisions during emergency conditions that may affect the safety of other employees, contractors, and the public.
Knowledge of basic properties of metals and plastic pipeline materials.
Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high-pressure systems.
Operate all plastic fusion equipment including all tools required for maintenance and emergency on plastic pipelines.
Operate micrometers, calipers, and thickness testing equipment.
Ability to maintain a valid driver's license with a safe driving record to allow operation of company vehicles.
Obtain or maintain required AP 1104 steel welding certification.
Ability to obtain and maintain PE fusion certificate.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the location of other utilities underground facilities relative to construction activities.
Install facilities according to specifications such as trench depth/width, proper auguring, plowing and shoring.
Inspect and supervise construction activities of gas contract construction crews.
Maintain pipeline welding certifications and perform plastic fusion of mains and services and proper installation of mechanical fittings.
Responsible for performing and inspecting pipeline and structural welding required for construction and maintenance of company facilities including the installation, operation and maintenance of all gas pipeline related facilities.
Perform governmental compliance activities (PHMSA, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.)
Responsible for locating, coating, mapping, hot tapping, stopping, installing, relocating, replacing, maintaining, and repairing gas lines. Inspect pipeline and structural welding required for construction and maintenance of company facilities including the installation, operation and maintenance of distribution and transmission facilities.
Provide oversight and inspection to ensure asset protection and compliance with company procedures of excavation activities near pipeline facilities.
Responsible for inspection duties per company policies including completion of required documentation, as-built drawings, contractor oversight and supervision, act as company representative during construction activities, report progress to Operations Management and ensure accurate reporting and compliance with Safety and Environmental policies.
Perform general customer service activity including, but not limited to, turn-ons and turn-offs, replace meters, collect unpaid bills, investigate calls regarding gas leaks and carbon monoxide presence.
Scheduled on-call rotation.
Perform and train others in the safe and efficient operation of gas distribution systems.