Welder 1

Atmos Energy•Flowood, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the fabrication, design, and welding of natural gas mains and service lines. The welder will fabricate system components such as meter manifolds, industrial meter installations, measuring stations, pressure-regulating facilities, and protective barricades. The role also involves performing tapping and plugging operations on pipelines, assisting Construction and Maintenance (C and M) as needed, and demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely and efficiently complete assignments within company policies and regulations. Record-keeping of work assignments, including drawings, maps, measurements, man hours, equipment hours, mileage, and materials used, is also a key responsibility to comply with company and regulatory requirements. The company is Atmos Energy Corporation, an S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, which safely delivers natural gas to over 3 million distribution customers across eight states. They are focused on safety, innovation, environmental sustainability, and community investment.

Requirements

General educational knowledge normally acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Completion of the Operator Qualification requirements for position.
Must have and maintain minimum Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for position.
Must obtain and maintain any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications within six months.
Requires a valid driver's license and may be required to maintain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
Requires an Appendix C Welder Certification.
Ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers in order to obtain and/or provide explanations and/or information on technical concepts to individuals with expertise or knowledge of the technical area.
Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds from the ground to 32 inches.
Ability to generate 75-foot pounds of force, pushing and pulling, at a contact point of 37 inches.
Ability to ascend/descend (8) 8-inch steps.
Ability to ascend/descend 18 rungs on a ladder.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and/or crouch.
Ability to crawl 10 feet.
Requires the acute sense of sight and hearing (corrected or uncorrected) and strong sense of smell.
As a Safety-Sensitive position, pre and post-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks are required.

Nice To Haves

API 1104 or API 1107 Welder Certification is preferred.
May be required to maintain a Competent Person certificate.

Responsibilities

Conducts fabrication, design and welding of natural gas mains and service lines.
Fabricates portions of the system which include, but are not limited to, meter manifolds, industrial meter installations, measuring stations, pressure-regulating facilities, protective barricades, and other facilities needed for the system.
Performs tapping and plugging operations on pipelines of various sizes and pressures.
Assists Construction and Maintenance (C and M) as needed.
Demonstrates and applies the knowledge, skills and abilities to safely, timely and efficiently complete assignments within Company policies, procedures and applicable regulations.
Maintains records of work assignments including drawings, maps, measurements, man hours, equipment hours, mileage and materials used reports to comply with Company and regulatory requirements.
May be required to hold stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call outs, and occasional extensive hours.
Is subject to reporting outside regular work area.
Identifies, addresses, and reports safety and encroachment issues to their resolution and completion.
Is responsible for the safe operation and inspection of assigned Company vehicles and equipment.
Demonstrates support for and adheres to the Company's values, strategies, policies and procedures and exhibits the core values of AtmoSpirit, Customer Service, Safety and the Company's Code of Conduct both as an individual contributor, team member and/or leader of others.
Must become familiar with the contents of the Safety Manual, live by the spirit of its intent and become involved in creating and maintaining a safe working environment. Must complete all required safety training.