Welder Stoppel Combination COH

NiSource•Columbus, OH

8d•$51 - $57•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Welder Stoppel Combination position with a flexible reporting location across the Columbus Footprint. The essential functions require the understanding and application of all welding specifications and procedures for the construction, fabrication, and maintenance of pipeline facilities, including casings, within NiSource Distribution Operations. The Welder performs electric arc welding (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) on natural gas pressurized steel piping, equipment, and fittings according to approved welding procedures. They also use oxy-acetylene for cutting and fabricating material. In addition to welding, the Welder/Stopple Combination performs hot tapping, plugging, and setting completion plugs on natural gas pipelines of all sizes and pressures. This role is also responsible for maintaining all welding equipment and pipe drilling, tapping, and plugging equipment.

Requirements

Must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in plant-field and /or natural gas construction operations.
Describe any previous welding experience and/or experience operating drilling and plugging equipment.
Job requires working in all weather conditions.
Job requires working in confined spaces and awkward positions.
Knowledgeable of tie-in and purging procedures.
Knowledgeable of monitoring pressure and gas flow.
Required to maintain and operate equipment that is used for cutting or drilling, plugging operations, and setting completion plugs on natural gas pipeline systems.
Must be able to successfully pass post offer physical capacity test, if required.
Working knowledge of operations policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state and local codes/regulations, including OSHA regulations concerning pipeline safety and underground construction practices.
Self-motivation and demonstrated ability to work with little direct supervision and make sound, independent decisions.
Demonstrated ability to work in team environment (e.g., field operations, technical operations, contractors, integration center).
Must be physically able to negotiate variety of terrain and building structures.
Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions and physically demanding situations.
Must have mechanical aptitude and demonstrated skills in the use of hand tools.
Must have strong analytical skills.
Ability to apply basic math as it relates to pipefitting and welding operations.
Must have strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to operate a company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with Stoppel & Welding qualification.

Responsibilities

Understand and apply all welding specifications and procedures for construction, fabrication, and maintenance on pipeline facilities.
Perform electric arc welding (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) on natural gas pressurized steel piping, equipment, and fittings.
Use oxy-acetylene to cut and fabricate material.
Perform hot tapping operations.
Perform plugging operations.
Set completion plugs on all sizes and pressures of natural gas pipelines.
Maintain all welding equipment and pipe drilling, tapping, and plugging equipment.

Benefits

Continuous service to customers at all times.
Employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.
Respect the unique lived experiences within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represents all walks of life and all backgrounds.
Treat others with respect and consideration.
Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.
Equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law.
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program.
Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries.
Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers.
Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.
Participation in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program.
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