City of Long Beach

Overview

The Pipeline Welder/Layout Fitter position involves performing specialized welds on gas and water mains, along with various welding assignments. The role requires adherence to safety standards and the ability to work under challenging conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized welds on gas and water mains using arc and oxyacetylene processes.
• Execute a variety of welding assignments using heliarc and brazing processes.
• Conduct position and overhead welds and layout on pipe fittings, tie-ins, and branch connections.
• Repair and install parts for equipment, machinery, piping, tools, and other metal objects.
• Cut, fit, and braze as needed, including making polyethylene fusions.
• Perform oxyacetylene and electric welds of all types under difficult conditions.
• Maintain and adjust welding equipment for gas and electric welding.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings.
• Observe and enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Drive department vehicles and perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section 9 and/or American Petroleum Institute (API) 1104 certification and two years of experience welding pipelines including Pipe Fitter experience.
• Certificate of Completion from a Pipe Fitter program, related coursework, or apprenticeship and two years of experience welding pipelines.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license.
• Willingness to work weekends, nights, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Willingness to respond to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis.
• Required to complete Department of Transportation oxyacetylene and S.M.A.W. certifications and Long Beach Utilities polyethylene plastic pipe joining fusion certification prior to passing probation.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• PTO

Additional Information

• Candidates must upload proof of required documents at the time of filing.
• This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points.