Pipeline Welder, Gas

City of Alexandria, LA; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Alexandria, LA is seeking a skilled welder to perform construction, maintenance, and repair of steel and polyethylene piping for gas utility systems. Tasks include layout, cutting, welding with arc, acetylene and butt fusion equipment, testing welds, and assisting in locating and repairing gas lines.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and welding experience, with at least 3 years in gas distribution maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, with welding experience.
• At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance and repair of gas distribution systems.
• Valid driver’s license; Louisiana license required at time of appointment.
• Certifications required by the Office of Pipeline Safety within six months of hire.
• Applicants must provide complete information and allow verification.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and fabrication of steel and/or polyethylene piping for gas utility systems.
• Layout, cut, fit materials, select electrodes and welding heat for proper penetration and strength.
• Test welded pipes and equipment; inspect and finish welds.
• Assist in locating and repairing gas lines, meters, valves, and related equipment.
• Operate and maintain welding-related tools and equipment; complete required documentation.

Skills

Arc welding

Acetylene welding

Butt fusion

Electro fusion

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment - arc

Gas utility tools

Butt fusion equipment

Job description

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled work in the construction, maintenance and repair of Steel and/or Polyethylene pipe and equipment by use of appropriate Acetylene and Electric Arc Welding or Butt Fusion equipment. This position is subject to 24-hour call.Preheats and cleans Polyethylene and/or Steel piping; lays out, cuts, and fits materials for welding; selects proper welding heat and appurtenances or type and size of electrodes for correct penetration and strength of welded material.

Performs various welding tasks associated with construction, repair and maintenance of gas utility lines and related systems/equipment (such as welding pipe casings, welding vault lids and pipe fittings, welding metal parts together, welding hot gas mains, repairing broken or cracked parts, filling holes, fabricating special parts and apparatus, etc.).

Lays out, marks, cuts and welds light and heavy material using arc, acetylene and wire welding equipment; tests welded pipes, parts, and other welding work.

Assists in locating and repairing gas lines, meters, valves and related equipment.

Fabricates special machinery, polyethylene materials, plastic butt fusion joints on plastic pipe, and apparatus as required by department.

Performs flat, vertical and horizontal welding; inspects, brushes, and grinds welds.

Operates, cleans, maintains, and makes minor repairs to a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in construction, maintenance and repair of gas utility systems (which may include a boom truck, dump truck, welding truck, welding machine, cutting torch, arc welder, grinder, vise, pipe locator, valve locator, leak detector, hydraulic squeezer, pipe cutter, pipe threader, boring machine, jackhammer, post hole digger, shovel, mechanic tools, plumbing tools, two-way radio, etc.).

Performs electro fusion on polyethylene pipe by use of electro fusion equipment.

Checks, maintains, and transports supply of equipment, tools and supplies for use at work sites.

Performs annual weld testing as required by the gas department.

Prepares and/or completes various forms, correspondence, reports, work orders, and other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, work orders, maps, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by welding experience, preferably in the maintenanceof gas lines or three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of gas distribution systems; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the requisite knowledge and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid driver's license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment.

Must obtain certifications required by the Office of Pipeline Safety within six (6) months of hire.

Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification.

Examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location if applicable. If you prefer to receive text messages regarding your application update, please include a current cell phone number on your application.

Must include copies of driver's license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application for consideration.