SEC – Welder

Seconnections; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Benefits from day 1

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Southeast Connections, LLC in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Welder to support installation, maintenance, and repair of natural gas pipelines in field and shop environments.

You will operate welding equipment, strike arcs to fuse metal, and ensure pipeline integrity while adhering to ASME and safety standards. The role requires travel within a 4-hour radius and a commitment to long hours as needed.

Qualifications

• OQ certification in pipeline welding is required.
• Three years of welding experience preferred.
• Must pass pipe welding test for gas companies.
• Ability to travel to project sites within a 4-hour radius.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations for pipeline installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Operate torches and welding equipment to fuse metal components.
• Strike arcs and complete electrical circuits safely.
• Assist in pipeline construction and integrity maintenance.
• Adhere to safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

Skills

Welding

Safety

Communication

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma

OQ Certification

Tools

Welding Equipment

ASME Standards

Job description

Southeast Connections, LLC, provides inclusive infrastructure solutions for the natural gas industry. We construct the systems and facilities to transport the nation\u2019s cleanest burning energy resource. Southeast Connections offers complete construction services that include pipeline construction, installation, maintenance, repairs, stations, facility modification and new construction. From Senior Management to the \"boots on the ground\", Southeast Connections, LLC is dedicated & determined to remain the industry leader and earn continued respect from clients through our professionalism.

The Welder is responsible for performing welding tasks essential to the installation, maintenance, and repair of natural gas pipelines. This role involves operating welding equipment, striking arcs to fuse metal components, and ensuring the structural integrity of pipelines. Work may be conducted in the field or within a shop environment, adhering to industry safety and quality standards.

Essential Functions:

• Perform welding operations for the installation, maintenance, and repair of natural gas pipelines.
• Operate torches, power supplies, and welding equipment to fuse metal components securely.
• Strike arcs by touching electrodes to metal surfaces, completing electrical circuits.
• Assist in pipeline construction, repair, and integrity maintenance.
• Work in various environments, including job sites and fabrication shops.
• Must be able to pass pipe welding test for various gas companies, conforming with ASME certification requirements.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety protocols, and quality standards.

Qualifications/Special Knowledge Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient knowledge of gas installation techniques and industry standards.
• Exhibits ability to think practically and creatively to implement the best safety practices.
• Responds quickly and efficiently to emergency situations while remaining calm in a crisis

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• OQ (Operator Qualification) certification in pipeline welding.
• Three (3) years of welding experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Able and willing to work long hours including day, night, and weekend shifts as needed, and work outside of normal hours.
• Able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Able to climb a minimum of 5 rungs of an extension ladder.
• Ability to travel to project sites that are typically within a 4-hour radius of the home office.
• Able to work in outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, and job hazards

Southeast Connections, LLC

www.seconnections.com

• Competitive salary packages
• Career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefit program which includes Health, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance that starts on
• first day of employment.
• Paid Time Off and an incredible work environment.
• Referral Bonuses

Southeast Connections, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or have a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.