Welder USW

ONEOK•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$44 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

ONEOK is seeking a Welder to join their Minneapolis maintenance crew. This is a career opportunity with a Fortune 500 company that has been in business for over 100 years and is a leading midstream service provider. The company emphasizes safety, sustainable operations, environmental responsibility, and employee focus. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and the union bidding process applies. Union posting guidelines will be applied before external candidates are considered. The role involves welding and fitting tasks for the maintenance and construction of a steel pipeline system, general labor activities such as driving commercial vehicles, operating equipment, damage prevention, and maintenance/repair of pipeline and facility assets. Some administrative functions are also included. The position requires the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and perform tasks in various environmental conditions. Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, requiring employees to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous conditions where impaired performance could result in serious injury or property damage.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma required
Must pass test based on API 1104, Standard for Welding pipelines and related facilities, and ASME Section IX, Recommended Pipeline Maintenance Practices within 30 Days required
Obtain a Department of Transportation CDL license with HazMat endorsement regarding truck drivers within 60 Days required
Exhibit safe working habits and develop a working knowledge of company's procedures within 120 Days required
Must be qualified in specific tasks according to the Company's Operator Qualification (OQ) Plan required
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, internal and external customers
Ability to work in stressful and changing environmental conditions
Ability to work under time pressure, tight deadlines and interruptions
Ability to use a personal computer with the Windows® operating system to complete time sheets, send and receive e-mail, and access information posted on the Company’s intranet
Ability to operate a multi-line phone system.
Ability to follow instructions or standard procedures
Ability to compile and/or examine information and select the best action from defined alternatives
Ability to organize and/or analyze information and identify solutions from a range of alternatives

Nice To Haves

1 - 2 years related work experience preferred
Current API certifications and CDL preferred

Responsibilities

Utilize oxyacetylene and electric welding equipment in construction and maintenance of pipelines, pumping equipment, above ground storage tanks, etc.
Read blueprints and fabricate accordingly.
Accurately and safely complete tasks according to the Company Operator Qualification (OQ) Plan and System Integrity Plan (SIP).
Operate medium-weight duty to full-sized trucks; load and unload materials; operate boom, winch, vacuum trailer, and other truck auxiliary equipment.
Provide labor and/or inspection support on various pipeline and facility maintenance projects.
Perform Damage Prevention activities including line locating and ROW (Right of Way) Marking.
Provide assistance to other crew members, welders, or technicians as needed.
Adapt quickly to changing circumstances and perform tasks in various environmental conditions.
Perform Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline.
Be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions.