SEC - Welder

Artera; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Southeast Connections, LLC is seeking a Welder to perform welding operations for natural gas pipelines, in field or shop environments, adhering to safety and quality standards.

The role requires API 1104 certification, 3+ years rig welding experience, and ability to pass gas company pipe welding tests; high school diploma or equivalent.

Competitive salary with full benefits including health, dental, disability, life, 401(k), PTO and EAP; willing to travel within project radius.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of rig welding experience
• Live Natural Gas work
• Proven ability to follow safety and quality standards

Responsibilities

• Perform welding operations for pipeline installation, maintenance, and repair
• Operate torches, power supplies and welding equipment to fuse metal
• Strike arcs by touching electrodes to metal surfaces
• Assist in pipeline construction and integrity maintenance
• Work in field and fabrication shops, in varying environments
• Pass pipe welding tests per ASME/API standards

Skills

API 1104 Certified

Strong communication

Gas installation knowledge

Emergency response mindset

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Southeast Connections, LLC, provides inclusive infrastructure solutions for the natural gas industry. We construct the systems and facilities to transport the nation's 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

• API 1104 Certified
• 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 REQUIRED

• Multiple years' (3+) experience rig welding
• Live Gas Work
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee is often required to stand, walk, and use hands/fingers.

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary packages
• Career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefit program which includes Health, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance that starts on first day of employment.
• Employer Matching 401k program.
• Paid Time Off and an incredible work environment.
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Southeast Connections, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Other Duties

Other DutiesPlease 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.