Welder 2

Atmos Energy Corporation; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Annual Bonus Opportunity

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Atmos Energy Corporation is seeking skilled welders to fabricate and weld natural gas mains and service lines. You will work on various facilities, conduct tapping and plugging operations, and assist Construction & Maintenance crews while maintaining records and safety compliance.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with Operator Qualification credentials and API welder certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Operator Qualification (OQ) credentials required for welding positions.
• Must obtain and maintain any other required OQs or classroom training within six months.
• API 1104 or API 1107 Welder Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication, design and welding of natural gas mains and service lines.
• Fabricates sectional components such as meter manifolds and pressure-regulating facilities.
• Performs tapping and plugging operations on pipelines and supports C&M crews.
• Identifies and reports encroachment issues.
• Maintains work records including drawings, maps and hours for regulatory compliance.
• Supports safety and company values in all assignments.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Operator Qualification (OQ) certification

API 1104 or API 1107 Welder Certification

Job description

Residency Requirement in Place. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION

Primary Duties

1. Fabrication, design and welding of natural gas mains and service lines.
2. Fabricates portions of the system which include, but are not limited to, meter manifolds, industrial meter installations, measuring stations, pressure-regulating facilities, protective barricades, and other facilities needed for the system.
3. Performs tapping and plugging operations on high, intermediate, and low-pressure pipelines of various sizes. Assists Construction & Maintenance (C&M) crews as needed.
4. Identifies, addresses, and reports encroachment issues.
5. Demonstrates and applies the knowledge, skills and abilities to safely, timely and efficiently complete assignments within Company policies, procedures and applicable regulations.
6. Maintains records of work assignments including drawings, maps, measurements, man hours, equipment hours, mileage and materials used reports to comply with Company and regulatory requirements.

Other Duties/Responsibilities

1. May be required to hold stand-by duty, work shifts, holidays, weekends, emergency call outs, and occasional extensive hours.
2. Is subject to reporting outside regular work area.
3. Identifies, addresses, and reports safety and encroachment issues to their resolution and completion.
4. Is responsible for the safe operation and inspection of assigned Company vehicles and equipment.
5. Demonstrates support for and adheres to the Company's values, strategies, policies and procedures and exhibits the core values of AtmoSpirit, Customer Service, Safety and the Company's Code of Conduct both as an individual contributor, team member and/or leader of others.
6. Must become familiar with the contents of the Safety Manual, live by the spirit of its intent and become involved in creating and maintaining a safe working environment. Must complete all required safety training.

Minimum Requirements

Educational/Experience Level A general educational knowledge normally acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED), completion of the Operator Qualification requirements for Welding positions and two years experience in natural gas welding. Certificates, Licenses, etc. Must have and maintain minimum Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for position. Must obtain and maintain any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications within six months. May be required to maintain a Competent Person certificate. Requires a valid driver's license and may be required to maintain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Requires an API 1104 or API 1107 Welder Certification.

Communication Skills Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers in order to obtain and/or provide explanations and/or information on technical concepts to individuals with expertise or knowledge of the technical area.

Numeric Skills Requires the ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Physical Demands

1. Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds from the ground to 32 inches. (Ex: lifting and carrying tools and equipment)
2. Ability to generate 75-foot pounds of force, pushing and pulling, at a contact point of 37 inches. (Ex: operating pipe cutters)
3. Ability to ascend/descend (8) 8-inch steps.
4. Ability to ascend/descend 18 rungs on a ladder.
5. Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and/or crouch.
6. Ability to crawl 10 feet. Requires the acute sense of sight and hearing (corrected or uncorrected) and strong sense of smell.

Other Requirements

May have residency requirement due to call-out response time. As a Safety-Sensitive position, pre and post-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks are required.

Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

At Atmos Energy, we enjoy an employee-focused culture with rewarding work, competitive pay, work-life balance, inclusion and diversity, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Atmos Energy offers benefit eligibility on the first day of employment and they include: Company-Provided Benefits Holidays and Paid Time Off Parental Leave Retirement Savings Plan (Matching and Fixed Annual Company Contribution) Annual Bonus Opportunity Employee Assistance Program Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans Basic Life Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Company Contribution with HDHP Employee Assistance Program Wellness Programs LifeLock Identity Theft Protection Paid Training Linked-In Learning Voluntary Benefits Retirement Savings Plan Medical Insurance and Prescription Drug Coverage Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Employee/Dependent Life Insurance Employee/Dependent Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Healthcare, Dependent Care and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts Top Employer Recognitions America’s Best Employers– Forbes Magazine The 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America - Forbes Magazine Top Places to Work– Dallas Morning News Best Places to Work– Mississippi Business Journal Best Place to Learn - Dallas Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD).

Job Family

Construction Atmos Energy Corporation, a natural gas-only distributor, is an S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas. We safely deliver reliable, affordable, efficient and abundant natural gas to more than 3 million distribution customers in over 1,400 communities across eight states located primarily in the South. As part of our vision to be the safest provider of natural gas services, we are modernizing our business and infrastructure while continuing to invest in safety, innovation, environmental sustainability and our communities. Atmos Energy manages proprietary pipeline and storage assets, including one of the largest intrastate natural gas pipeline systems in Texas.