Roving Pipeline Welder: Field Fabrication & Repairs

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

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.