Welder (Grantville, PA)

Rockwell Intellectual Property LLC•Grantville, PA

48d

About The Position

Over the past six decades, we've built the Kiely Family of Companies to focus on customer success and design-build capabilities. We rely on a culture of teamwork, technological innovation and high ethical standards to deliver successful solutions to our customers. The Kiely Family of Companies, established in 1952 by John F. Kiely Sr., contributes to something far greater than itself, as each company's unique capabilities enhance the others, making us greater than the sum of our parts. ENR 500 and 600 ranked for engineering and construction, KIELY serves the needs of our customers, offering a diversified list of services, such as full-service engineering, utility construction, heavy highway, hot mix asphalt production, equipment sales and leasing, recycling services, and residential and commercial building, leasing, and maintenance. Kiely serves a purpose much larger than any individual, project, or entity. We refer to our employees as team members because together we empower, partner, and advance. Our team members are an elite group of behind-the-scenes professionals who embody Kiely's core values. Position Summary KIELY Construction PA is seeking a Welder for performing production and in-service maintenance welding for natural gas and liquid petroleum pipelines. This position involves welding, pipe fitting, and related fieldwork in accordance with established safety and quality standards. The Welder must maintain required certifications, adhere to company procedures, and ensure all work meets applicable codes and specifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 2 years of welding experience in pipeline or industrial environments
Certification(s) in accordance with API 1104 and/or relevant ASME/AWS standards
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
Experience operating various power and hand tools used in welding and pipefitting
Demonstrated knowledge of safety protocols and procedures
Technical proficiency in welding and pipefitting
Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
Commitment to safety and adherence to procedures
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Problem-solving and adaptability in field conditions
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to operate a variety of simple and complex tools
Must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance.
Excellent customer service skills

Nice To Haves

Heavy construction equipment experiences highly desirable

Responsibilities

Perform pipeline production welding of steel pipe and associated fittings in accordance with Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
Perform in-service maintenance welding on live gas mains and fittings per WPS.
Maintain welder qualifications in accordance with API 1104, API 650/653, ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, and customer-specific requirements.
Perform basic pipe fitting for pipe sizes ranging from ½" to 30".
Perform tapping and stopping off of water or gas service tees from main lines.
Install stopples, taps, and fittings on gas service mains.
Maintain welding truck to ensure cleanliness, organization, and readiness, including restocking materials and consumables (e.g., welding rods, grinding discs, acetylene, oxygen).
Transport materials and equipment between the truck and job site.
Assist with trenching, installing, and backfilling sewer, water, and natural gas pipelines.
Enter and exit excavations of varying depths (greater than 24").
Shovel or rake dirt and hot asphalt; operate jackhammers on roadways, sidewalks, and concrete surfaces.
Use power tools such as chop saws to cut concrete and hammer drills to core through foundations.
Enter basements or crawlspaces as needed to perform pipefitting or meter service work.
Operate tampers for excavation compaction.
Remove pipeline coatings (coal tar, somastic, fusion bond epoxy, powercrete, wax tapes, etc.) from underground pipelines.
Consistently wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses/shields, steel-toed boots, hard hat, welding helmet, and fire-retardant (FR) clothing.
Perform additional safety-sensitive duties as required.