Welder - Distribution Fitter

CONNECTICUT NATURAL GAS CORPORATION; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CONNECTICUT NATURAL GAS CORPORATION in East Hartford seeks a Welder / Distribution Fitter to provide welding services in field and shop settings, supporting Distribution crews as needed. You will weld high pressure pipelines and fabricate offsets and regulator vault piping for various projects.

Responsibilities include performing duties of a Distribution Fitter, adhering to safety practices and regulatory requirements, and potentially supporting other departments and contractors.

Qualifications

• Must meet all qualifications and pass welding qualification requirements as described in company manuals.
• 6-month probationary period applies and must be completed.
• 5 years experience as a pipeline welder (preferred).
• This is a DOT safety-sensitive position requiring a pre-employment drug screen.
• On-call coverage after hours and on weekends may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties of a Distribution Fitter and welds joints of high quality.
• Welds on high pressure pipelines and fabricates offsets and regulator vault piping.
• Performs welding for other company departments as needed, without interfering with distribution duties.
• Welds for contractors when others are unavailable and time is limited.
• Adheres to safety practices and regulatory requirements; may handle hazardous waste.

Skills

Welding

DOT Safety Compliance

On-call Availability

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 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 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)

Preferred Qualifications

5 Years experience as a pipeline welder 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 (this is standard for all jobs)

• 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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Job Posting End Date: September-14-2026

We are one of the main energy companies in the world, a leader in renewables, which champions the energy transition towards a low-emissions economy. We supply energy to nearly 100 million people in dozens of countries and develops its renewable, network and commercial activities in Europe (Spain, the United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Greece), the United States, Brazil and Australia and maintains markets such as Japan and Poland, among others, as growth platforms.