Senior Gas Pipeline Welder & Fabrication Specialist

City of Monroe, NC; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

EOE/AA/Drug Free Workplace

Job summary

The City of Monroe, NC is seeking a skilled welder to perform complex welding in shop and field on natural gas facilities and appurtenances, under the supervision of the Gas System Manager.

Responsibilities include fabricating meter sets, maintaining tap equipment, repairing mains, and responding to emergencies; a Class A CDL may be required within six months; API 1104 qualification tests and CPR/First Aid within one year may be required.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of welding, cutting, brazing and heating pipe.
• Thorough knowledge of safety precautions of the trade.
• Thorough knowledge of plastic fusion.
• Reading utility maps and operation/service manuals.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.
• Read and understand printed ticket directions and follow oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding in the shop and in the field.
• Maintain tap equipment; ensure safe installation and maintenance of gas facilities.
• Design and fabricate meter sets.
• Assist with natural gas system repair.
• Fabricates meter sets, regulator stations, and performs installations.
• Weld steel main/service lines; perform tapping and stopping gas flow.
• Repair leaking mains and services.
• Gather measurement data for as-built drawings.
• Manage welding shop; maintain equipment, supplies and materials.
• Support on-call emergencies and other duties as required.

Skills

Welding/arc welding

Mechanical aptitude

Reading maps

Supervising others

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Monroe, NC is seeking a skilled welder to perform complex welding in shop and field on natural gas facilities and appurtenances, under the supervision of the Gas System Manager.

Responsibilities include fabricating meter sets, maintaining tap equipment, repairing mains, and responding to emergencies; a Class A CDL may be required within six months; API 1104 qualification tests and CPR/First Aid within one year may be required.