Welder - Distribution Fitter

Iberdrola SA; East Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CONNECTICUT NATURAL GAS CORPORATION is seeking a Welder / Distribution Fitter to provide welding services in field and shop settings, including high‑pressure pipeline work and repairs. The role may require on‑call coverage and coordination with Distribution crews when not welding.

This DOT safety‑sensitive position includes pre‑employment drug screening, 6‑month probation, and training to meet regulatory requirements. East Hartford, CT, offers on‑site work and a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a pipeline welder.
• Must pass welding qualification requirements per company standards.
• Able to perform all duties of a Welder/Distribution Fitter within probation.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties of a Distribution Fitter as required.
• Creates high-quality welded joints in various positions.
• Welds on high pressure pipelines.
• Calculates and fabricates offsets, regulator vault piping and related installations.
• Performs welding for other company departments when needed.
• Welds for contractors when timely completion is required.
• Adheres to safety practices and may handle hazardous waste.

Skills

Pipeline welding

Field and shop welding

Job description

POSITION: Welder / Distribution Fitter

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

LOCATION: CNG - CT – East Hartford

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $48.48 - $56.61

Job Summary

Provides welding services in various capacities. May include field and shop work as well as repair work as needed. May be called upon to assist Distribution crews as necessary when not welding.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs all duties of a Distribution Fitter, as required.
• Makes welded joints of good quality from any position.
• Weld on high pressure pipelines.
• Accurately calculate and fabricate offsets, regulator vault piping and various other types of piping installations and repairs or any other related welding duties of the Distribution Division as a primary responsibility.
• Perform welding work for other departments of the Company, as such duties do not interfere with Distribution duties, as required.
• Perform welding work, related to piping installation and/or repair for Contractors who are working for the Company; when other contract welders are not available and a time limitation exists.
• Perform all work in accordance with the safety practices of the Company and appropriate regulatory agencies.
• May involve handling hazardous waste.

Training

Training will be provided by the Company to meet the requirements of 40 CFR265.16.

Required Qualifications

• Must meet all qualifications and demonstrate an ability to perform all duties of a Welder/Distribution Fitter in a satisfactory manner.
• Must meet all qualifications and pass the Company welding qualification requirements as described in the Company Operations and Maintenance, Construction Standards and Welding manual prior to the end of their 6-month probationary period.
• *Denotes essential functions

Preferred Qualifications

5 Years experience as a pipeline welder.

Additional Requirements

THIS IS A DOT SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION. ANY APPLICANT TRANSFERRING INTO THIS DEPARTMENT FROM A NON-SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN. Any applicant filling this position will be required to provide after hours and weekend emergency coverage on a rotating basis (on call coverage).

Competencies

Growth & Continuous Improvement Initiative & Change Focused on Results Customer Centric (internal and/or External) Communication Collaboration Leadership (people managers/leaders)

Company: CONNECTICUT NATURAL GAS CORPORATION

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