Welder

Energy Transfer; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer is seeking a Pipeline Welder in Melbourne, FL to perform certified welding duties, shop welding, and related maintenance tasks. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to industry standards, with significant travel and after-hours availability for emergencies.

The ideal candidate has welding experience, reads blueprints, and holds or can obtain required certifications (API 1104/1107). CDL or the ability to obtain one within 12 months is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical welding degree preferred; relevant work experience accepted in lieu.
• CDL or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Must pass and maintain API 1104/1107 certifications within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding on pipeline and facility assets; ensure welds meet standards.
• Safely operate welding truck and travel between sites.
• Use beveling machines, torches, grinders and related tools.
• Conduct line locating, pipe exposure, coating application/removal, and surface prep.
• Support hot work permits and safety analyses per procedures.
• Respond to high-priority emergencies; minimize risks to people and environment.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and inventory; ensure proper storage.
• Read blueprints and create as-built drawings; understand confined space and pipeline safety rules.
• Travel 70–75%; perform additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Hot tapping

Stopple installation

Hydrotesting

Steel compression sleeve installation

Welding safety

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Welding Technology degree preferred

CDL or ability to obtain within 12 months

API 1104 and 1107 welding certifications within 12 months

Tools

Welding truck

Beveling machines

Torches

Grinders

Job description

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits,401(k) match with additional profit sharing,PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Position Summary

This position is subject to pre-employment and random DOT drug testing. The Pipeline Welder is responsible for performing certified pipeline welding duties, shop welding and fabrication, as well as other non-welding tasks related to general pipeline maintenance and repair. This role requires a strong focus on safety, quality, and adherence to industry and company standards.

Major Accountabilities

• Perform welding activities related to the repair and maintenance of pipeline and facility assets, ensuring welds meet visual and NDE inspection standards.
• Safely operate welding truck and equipment, traveling between job sites on various road types.
• Operate hand tools and welding equipment, including beveling machines, torches, grinders, and other related tools.
• Carry out pipeline maintenance tasks, including line locating, exposing pipe, lifting and transporting materials, coating application/removal, pipe surface preparation, and general maintenance.
• Respond to high-priority and emergency situations, minimizing risks to personnel, public safety, and the environment.
• Maintain company tools, equipment, and materials, ensuring proper storage, cleanliness, and safe operation.
• Support pipeline welding and maintenance activities by participating in hot work permits, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and following company welding procedures and standards.
• Perform pipeline asset repairs, including coating and wrapping pipe, following damage prevention procedures such as safe excavation practices.
• Assist with additional tasks such as operating hand tools, line locating, pigging, line marking, light vehicle maintenance, fire watch, ditch maintenance, and housekeeping duties.
• Maintain all required welding certifications and Operator Qualifications (OQ).
• Comply with all company policies, OSHA, DOT, PHMSA, and safety regulations during all activities.

Required Skills

Previous experience with hot tapping, stopple installation, hydrotesting, and/or steel compression sleeve installation.

Preferred Skills

Previous experience with hot tapping, stopple installation, hydrotesting, and/or steel compression sleeve installation.

Education Requirement

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A technical degree in Welding Technology is preferred; however, relevant work experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) or the ability to obtain one within 12 months of hire.
• The employee must pass and maintain all in-service and multi-qualification welding certifications per API 1104 and 1107 within 12 months of hire.

Experience Requirement

• At least 1 year of direct welding experience is required.
• Experience with natural gas pipeline systems or other related industries preferred, demonstrating maturity and safe work habits in an industrial environment.
• Entry-level skill in welding required.
• Competence in intermediate math.
• Ability to read blueprints, construction documentation, and create as-built drawings.
• Knowledge of safe hot work practices, with the ability to learn and interpret confined space regulations and pipeline safety regulations.
• Prior terminal, pipeline, tank truck, or oilfield-related experience is helpful.
• Must be available to respond to emergency after-hour calls, including weekends and holidays, and be willing to travel overnight 70% of the time.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, maintain a clean driving record, and be able to operate company vehicles for extensive travel.
• Basic office and computer skills are a plus.
• Candidates with additional relevant experience may be considered for a higher-level position.

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level

• Level C requires a minimum of 0 – 2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience

Physical Demands

• Climbing ladders, excavation slopes, and stairs at various heights.
• Lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs., with the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. with assistance when needed.
• Walking over various types of terrain, including inclines.
• Working in crouching, bending, stooping, twisting, and kneeling positions for extended periods.
• Standing for extended periods and sitting as needed.
• Ability to work in awkward or restrictive positions for extended periods.
• Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, flame-resistant clothing, hearing protection, respirator, and fall protection.
• Working in variousenvironmental conditions, including exposure to all types of weather, such as extreme heat and precipitation.

Primary Location

United States-Florida-MELBOURNE

Work Locations

Melbourne FL 3360 Ranch Road (100000569) 3360 Ranch Road Melbourne 32904

Job

Pipeline and Terminal Operations

Schedule

Regular

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 75 % of the Time

Job Posting

Sep 24, 2026, 4:00:00 AM

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