Gas Welder & Distribution Technician

Eversource; Southborough (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource is seeking a Gas Welder & Distribution Technician Trainee in Southborough, MA. The role involves welding and maintaining steel natural gas pipelines, with emphasis on compliance with all regulations. The position requires training, on‑the‑job tasks, and examinations, along with a pre‑employment drug test and safety emphasis.

Starting pay is $36.29 per hour. The job is union represented, with a standard Monday to Friday schedule and the expectation of physical readiness for demanding

Qualifications

• High School Education or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of commercial or industrial pipe welding experience.
• Welding certification preferred.
• Experience with heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Must pass pre-screening, trainings, evaluations and written test.
• Pre-employment drug test per DOT.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work in all conditions.
• Proven safe work habits.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair steel natural gas pipelines and related components.
• Ensure work complies with company, state, and federal regulations.
• Complete training, on‑the‑job tasks, and examinations as required.
• Respond to emergencies and support restoration as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Physical stamina

Safety conscious

Team collaboration

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment operation

Job description

Gas Welder & Distribution Technician Trainee

Starting Rate of Pay: $36.29 p/hr. Location: Southborough, MA Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30AM – 3:30PM ***Union Represented Position***

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.

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.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

Who we are: Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team-talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.