Pipeline Welder - Coudersport

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Coudersport (Potter County); On-site; USD 46,449 - 66,155; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company subsidized medical through Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX

Company subsidized dental through Delta Dental

Optional vision and Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. is seeking Pipeline Welders starting at $40.87 per hour, with opportunities for advancement through training. The role includes performing pipeline welding, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring quality compliance in various locations, including frequent travel.

Benefits include company-subsidized medical, retirement contributions, and paid time off. A strong background in welding and specific certifications related to API standards are required.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge and experience as a pipeline welder.
• Knowledge of basic properties of metals.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Achieve and maintain all qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification.

Responsibilities

• Perform and inspect pipeline and structural welding.
• Layout, cut, fit and prepare material for welding.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork.

Skills

Basic math skills

Ability to read and interpret engineering construction blueprints

Communication skills

Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Our Pipeline Welders start at a minimum of $40.87 per hour with the opportunity to advance through training and work experience starting at six months. Our Pipeliners are paid for their travel time when working out of town, leading to over 40% overtime most weeks. Kinder Morgan offers a competitive total compensation package.

Benefits

• Company subsidized medical through Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX
• Company subsidized dental through Delta Dental
• Optional vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, and much more.

Kinder Morgan provides employees with the following benefits at no cost to you (subject to Plan provisions):

• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance: equal to 2x your base annual salary.
• Personal Retirement Account (PRA) company contributions of 4% or 5% (depending on your age/service) of your eligible compensation.
• Savings Plan - 401(k) company contributions each pay period equal to 5% of your eligible compensation.
• 120 hours of PTO annually (prorated first year) which increases based on years of service.
• 9 paid holidays.

Position Description

The Pipeline Welder position is based out of Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Gas Pipeline (TGP) Coudersport Compressor Station No. 313 located at 197 Tennessee Road, Coudersport, Pennsylvania 16915. This is a great opportunity if you have a strong background in welding.

What You Will Do

Perform and inspect pipeline and structural welding required for construction and maintenance of Tennessee Gas Pipeline (TGP), Southern Natural Gas (SNG) facilities, and products (liquids) pipeline facilities, including the installation, operation and maintenance of all gas pipeline related facilities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Qualified welder in conformance with ASME and API Standard 1104 – Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities – 20th Edition, 2007.
• Perform welding operations on pipe, vessels, structural skids and other equipment.
• Perform welding operations on in-service pipe.
• Layout, cut, fit and otherwise prepare material for welding.
• Perform hot taps and tie‑in welds on various pipe sizes up to 42 O.D.
• Perform hot cuts and hot tie‑ins on existing piping.
• Fabricate material from piping schematics and other drawings.
• Work from blueprints, sketches or verbal instructions.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment as needed.
• Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Report to a Pipeline Support Crew Lead to ensure consistency and assurance of work performed in compliance with governmental and company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned, including helper or Pipeline Specialist tasks such as pipe replacements, hot tapping, stopple equipment, valve maintenance, pigging operations, pipe cleaning, coating removal, surface preparation, coating systems, clock‑spring/armor‑wrap installation, excavation spotter tasks, pipeline pigging plans, internal cleaning, meter tube disassembly and cleaning.

What You Need

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Experience / Specific Knowledge

• Working knowledge and experience as a pipeline welder.
• Knowledge of basic properties of metals.

Certifications, Licenses

• Valid Driver’s license.
• Qualified welder in conformance with API Standard 1104 – Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities – 20th Edition, 2007.
• Achieve and maintain all qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification.
• Required certifications as dictated by regulatory welding certifications.
• Required to drive a Commercial Motor Vehicle and comply with FMCSA regulations.

Competencies, Skills, And Abilities

• Basic math skills.
• Job planning and organization.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering construction blueprints for both pipeline and compressor station projects.
• Follow all safety, environmental and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Communication skills – interface effectively with many internal and external customers, regulatory officials, company contacts, co‑workers and 3rd party contractors.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and DOT pipeline regulations.
• Teamwork and ability to take direction from supervisors.
• Mentor fellow employees when opportunity presents itself.
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Promote and embody Kinder Morgan Core Values.
• Responsible for administrative tasks including ordering and receiving replacement parts, completing timesheets and expense accounts, maintaining CMV documentation, and maintaining a company vehicle.
• Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, operating systems, company software if applicable).
• Carry a company‑provided cell phone/pager and be available to respond during working and non‑working hours.

Physical Demands

• Lift, pull, push, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Exert up to 100 lbs of physical force.
• Stand, walk, kneel, bend, and squat for extended periods.
• Twist head and back for extended periods.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Climb and work from ladders, catwalks, staging, and platforms.
• Ascend and descend slopes and ditches.
• Work with hands above head.
• Work in adverse weather and/or extreme temperature conditions.
• ADA Job Requirements: Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Working Conditions

• Work schedule is Monday through Thursday, ten hours per day and will involve overtime.
• During construction: Monday through Saturday, ten to twelve hours per day.
• Extensive travel; overnight stays frequent; work away from reporting location required up to 80% of the time and ability to respond to call‑outs.

The successful candidate will be required to clear a DOT drug screen and a complete background check after an offer has been extended and prior to employment. Level will be commensurate with experience and skill set. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

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, 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.