Pipeline Welder

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking a field-oriented welder to join a roving pipeline crew. You will perform pipe fabrication welds and in-service welds on natural gas and product pipelines, reading blueprints, coordinating mobilization, and maintaining safety standards.

The role requires at least 2 years of weld experience, ability to read construction docs, and the ability to obtain DOT qualifications and pass API 1104 tests.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years of relatable welding experience.
• Must be able to read blueprints and construction documents.
• Must pass API 1104 tests (Multiple Qualification, In-Service Low Hydrogen) within specified timelines.
• Must obtain and maintain DOT qualifications for working on natural gas and products pipelines.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate welding, construction and maintenance tasks as part of a roving pipeline crew.
• Perform welds on steel pipelines up to 42 O.D. on natural gas and products pipelines.
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints for projects.
• Plan, estimate and schedule work and resources for projects.
• Operate trucks, welding rigs and trailers to job sites.
• Inspect coating and perform surface preparation for buried pipe service.
• Conduct ultrasonic thickness examinations and pipeline pressure tests.
• Meet safety standards and promote Kinder Morgan core values.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Reading plans

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in related technical field

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Measurement tools

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Coordinate and complete welding, construction and maintenance tasks as part of a roving pipeline crew.

What You Will Do

• Perform pipe fabrication welds, in-service welds, tie-in welds and hot taps on steel pipelines that range in various sizes up to 42 O.D. on natural gas and products pipelines, frequently on loaded lines.
• Have knowledge of or possess experience in all phases of mobilizing, operating and maintaining heavy excavation equipment to include excavation frequently on in-service natural gas pipelines.
• Read and interpret engineering construction blueprints for projects.
• Scope, plan, estimate, track costs and schedule work and resources for projects.
• Operate trucks, welding rigs and trailers for hauling equipment or project materials to job sites.
• Assist Pipeline Specialists in field checks prior to excavation.
• Locate and mark pipelines with pipeline locating equipment or probe rods using drawing and alignment sheets for reference.
• Inspect coating, remove coating and complete surface preparation for the application of coating for buried pipe service.
• Calibrate and maintain a holiday detector for coating application inspection.
• Perform ultrasonic thickness examinations.
• Perform pipeline hot tap installations on in-service pipelines.
• Review pressure test plans per pipe and material specifications.
• Perform pressure tests of pipelines and fabrications.
• Disassemble meter tubes and perform internal meter tube cleaning.
• Repair pig launcher and receivers, closures and install pig signals.
• Repair shorted pipeline casings and install CP test points on pipelines.
• Evacuate, purge and load pipelines; operate pipeline air-movers to evacuate gas lines during hot work operations.
• Install full encirclement sleeves for anomaly repairs.
• Install mainline valve settings, valves and fittings.
• Repair shorted pipeline casings and install CP test points on pipelines.
• Modify existing and install new measurement facilities.
• Promote and embody Kinder Morgan core values.
• Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets, employees, and the general public.
• Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• May assist with:
  • Excavation spotter tasks and manage excavation of foreign pipeline crossings.
  • Performing excavations on loaded and unloaded pipelines.
  • Launching, monitoring and receiving pipeline pigs.
  • Conducting internal pipeline cleaning or pigging operations utilizing internal pipe cleaning equipment.
  • Removal of existing pipelines and installation of replacement pipelines.
  • Providing direction to sub-contract workers that perform work on company assets and facilities.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

What You Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree in job related technical training preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Intermediate or above welding skill level required.
• Must have at least 2 years of relatable experience.
• Must be able to read blueprints and other construction documentation.
• Must be able to use various power and hand tools.
• Good verbal and written communication skills needed.
• Competency in math needed.
• Must have be able to effectively interact with others and work in a team environment.
• Must be resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented.
• Flexibility and able to quickly adapt to change is required in this role.
• Must have and maintain a driver’s license and keep a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOT operational qualifications for working and welding on natural gas and products pipelines.
• Must pass qualifying weld tests to demonstrate ability to successfully weld in accordance with API Standard 1104. Specifically, within 60 days of hire must pass API 1104 Multiple Qualification Test and API 1104 Appendix B In Service Low Hydrogen Welding Test and within 180 days of hire pass API 1104 Low Hydrogen Multiple Qualification Welding Test. Requalifying on all three tests occurs annually.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pipeline welding experience.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases and high-pressure systems.
• A valid CDL commercial driver’s license.

Working Conditions

• Must use all required PPE including wearing the proper protective clothing (FR) and use the correct equipment for the tasks.
• Normally performing duties in an outdoor pipeline construction type of environment including working in adverse weather and/or extreme temperature conditions.
• Work frequently requires the ability to work on uneven ground, including loose dirt.
• Typical work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 10 hours per day and will likely involve overtime.
• Work schedule during construction can be 10-12 hours per day at times and could be 6 or 7 days a week.
• The position requires a significant amount of overnight travel upwards of 70% or more.
• Position is subject to work outside of normal hours, overtime, schedule changes, and responding to emergency callouts.
• Must live or relocate to live (by position start date) within 60 miles of reporting location.
• As a Safety-Sensitive position both pre-employment and post-employment screenings include but are not limited to drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and motor vehicle record (FMCSA and DOT Clearinghouse) checks are required.
• This position requires manual dexterity, as well as the ability to: Lift, pull, push, and carry up to 50 lbs. Exert up to 100 lbs. of physical force.
• Requires frequently performing activities that include standing, walking, stooping, bending, crawling, kneeling, grasping, squatting, reaching and climbing.
• Could be tasks that require the ability to twist head and back.
• Work in areas classified as confined space.
• Climb and work from ladders, catwalks, staging, and platforms.
• Ascend and descend slopes and ditches.
• Work with hands above head, lying on back.
• Requires an acute sense of sight and hearing (corrected or uncorrected) and strong sense of smell.

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.