Welder - Trainee

Enbridge•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Enbridge, we deliver safe and reliable natural gas to millions of customers throughout North Carolina, and we do that by fueling our dedicated and skilled workforce. Whether you enjoy the outdoors or prefer the office environment, we value inclusion and diversity in all facets of our business. It's not just a job, it's a career! We are currently recruiting for the role of Welder-Trainee. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today! The successful candidate must fully demonstrate specified welding competencies within twelve (12) months of acceptance of the position and is subject to periodic competency testing. This position has two levels (Welder-Trainee and Welder A) which allows for progression over time.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED)
0 - 12 months construction/utility experience.
Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving history.
Experience with common hand and power tools.
Ability to calibrate instruments and use self-contained breathing apparatus and pipe squeeze-off equipment.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for positive customer and contractor interactions is critical.
Basic computer and internet navigation skills are key.
Ability to adhere to safe working and defensive driving procedures.
Ability to work independently and as a team member within a diverse team.
Availability of overtime, as needed.
Availability for natural gas emergency response during the workday, as well as in the evenings and some weekends, when on-call.
Must be willing and able to meet a 45-minute emergency response time from the geographical center of the Raleigh area.

Nice To Haves

6 - 12 months of construction/utility experience.
Welding certificate.
Experience welding in the Company’s fabrication shop, under direct supervision.
6 months’ welding experience.
Related welding experience and knowledge highly preferred.
Good mechanical aptitude.
General knowledge of pressure control and tapping/stopping procedures.
Bilingual (Spanish) candidates.
A valid Commercial Driver’s License is strongly preferred OR the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months of employment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs stick welding on steel natural gas lines, including downhill welds using 6010 and 7010 welding rods and uphill welds using 7018 hot rods.
Performs various construction and maintenance activities the majority of the time.
Installs pressure control fittings.
Completes steel main tie-ins, installing steel services and repair fittings.
Installs stations, farm taps and meter sets.
Performs natural gas leak investigation and detection and all installation and repair procedures of damaged service lines and plastic mains.
Sets up common Department of Transportation approved worksites.
Pinpoints and grade leaks on the natural gas distribution system.
Calibrates instruments.
Uses self-contained breathing apparatus equipment (when needed).
Completes a variety of paperwork in writing and electronic work queues.
Safely drives a company vehicle.
Operator Qualifications involve written guidelines and requirements natural gas employees must follow to ensure the safe and responsible operation of natural gas pipelines.
Required, annual Operator Qualification testing involves both written and hands-on components to ensure those who perform covered, safety-sensitive tasks on the natural gas system are trained, knowledgeable, and qualified.