Gas Pipeline Welder

NPL Construction Co.; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a skilled welder, where you'll play a vital role in fabricating and installing natural gas systems. This position offers the chance to work outdoors, tackle diverse challenges, and ensure the safety and reliability of energy infrastructure. With over 50 years of experience, this established industry player provides paid training, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Weekly Payroll

Paid Training

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in welding, especially in the gas utility industry.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install steel natural gas main lines and services.
• Inspect and test installed systems and pipelines for safety.
• Maintain and manage welding equipment and supplies.

Skills

Welding

Pipe Systems Maintenance

Equipment Management

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Welding Equipment

Job description

Pay Rate: $41.81/hr

Centuri companies consider several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.

Who We Are

At NPL, part of The Centuri Organization, our employees are part of an established team working to support America’s natural gas utility and energy infrastructure. Working at NPL means you are joining a company with over 50 years of experience, long-standing customer relationships, and one that is deeply integrated into our host communities. Come grow your career with us and be a part of something bigger.

What You'll Do

• Fabricate and install steel natural gas main lines and services
• Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipelines
• Manage and maintain welding equipment, supplies and material
• Repair, restore and install gas pressure regulators and devices
• Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, and fittings
• Maintain all industry-required Operator Qualifications
• Perform other tasks as requested by leadership

What You'll Have

• 1+ year prior experience welding in gas utility industry
• High School diploma or equivalent

What You'll Get

• Join the Largest Natural Gas Distribution Contractor in the United States
• Weekly Payroll
• Paid, on-the-job training for technical skills
• Employee Assistance program benefit
• Health Insurance Plan benefit
• Retirement Plan benefit

Work Environment

• Work sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions
• All worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in English
• Work includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling
• Work is performed within the “red zone” of heavy equipment
• Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Legal Stuff

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Valid driver’s license with no more than 3 moving violations and no DUIs within a two year rolling period
• Pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card
• Join and maintain Union membership

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

Centuri is a Department of Transportation regulated employer. Certain safety-sensitive positions are covered under the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations, 49 CFR Part 40. It is important to note that marijuana remains a drug listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. It remains unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under the company’s Drug Free Workplace Policy to use or test positive for marijuana.