Gas Welder & Distribution Technician

Eversource Energy; Southborough (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy in Southborough, MA seeks a skilled gas welder to perform welding, fabrication, and maintenance on natural gas systems. You will work alone or with crews to ensure safe, leak-free operation across residential and commercial networks.

The role requires 2+ years of pipe welding experience, reading blueprints/schematics, and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug test. Driving and physical endurance are essential, with CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of commercial or industrial pipe welding experience, preferably within the gas utility industry.
• Welding certification preferred.
• Experience working with heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Pre-employment/pre-placement drug test required per D.O.T regulations.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work indoors and outdoors in all seasons.
• History of safe work habits.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair steel natural gas pipelines, mains, and service components.
• Perform welding duties and ensure all work complies with Company, state, and federal regulations; include inspections and repairs.
• Complete training, On-the-Job Tasks, and examinations as required.

Skills

Welding experience

Read blueprints

Read schematics

Physical endurance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding certification (preferred)

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Gas Welder & Distribution Technician Trainee

Starting Rate of Pay: $36.29p/hr.

Location: Southborough, MA

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30AM – 3:30PM

Union Represented Position

We are seeking a skilled gas utility welder to perform high-quality welding, fabrication, and maintenance on our natural gas transmission and distribution systems. You will work independently or with construction crews to ensure safe, leak-free pipeline operations across residential and commercial networks

ROLE & SCOPE

The Welder& Gas Distribution Technician constructs, maintains, and repairs steel natural gas pipelines, mains, and service-associated station components. In addition to welding duties, the technician is responsible for assuring that all gas construction and maintenance work that is completed is performed in accordance with Company, State, and Federal regulations. This includes inspections and repairs.

The Welder & Gas Distribution Technician is responsible for successfully completing all training, OJT Tasks and examinations as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Education or equivalent
2. Must have a Minimum of two years of commercial or industrial pipe welding experience, preferably within the gas utility industry.
3. Welding certification preferred.
4. Experience working with heavy construction equipment.
5. Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
6. This position will require the satisfactory completion of a physical pre-screening, completion of company training programs, evaluations and written test.
7. Qualified applicants must pass a pre-employment/pre-placement drug test in accordance with D.O.T regulations.
8. Must possess a valid driver’s license, CDL license preferred.
9. Ability and willingness to perform heavy physical work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and at times for extended periods.
10. Must have a work history that demonstrates safe work habits.

Competencies

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Build trusting relationships

Worker Type

Regular

Number of Openings

1

Emergency Response

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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