Kiely Family of Companies

Overview

Kiely Family of Companies is seeking a Welder for performing production and in-service maintenance welding for natural gas and liquid petroleum pipelines. The role involves welding, pipe fitting, and related fieldwork while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipeline production welding of steel pipe and associated fittings in accordance with Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Perform in-service maintenance welding on live gas mains and fittings per WPS.
• Maintain welder qualifications in accordance with API 1104, API 650/653, ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, and customer-specific requirements.
• Perform basic pipe fitting for pipe sizes ranging from ½” to 30”.
• Perform tapping and stopping off of water or gas service tees from main lines.
• Install stopples, taps, and fittings on gas service mains.
• Maintain welding truck to ensure cleanliness, organization, and readiness.
• Transport materials and equipment between the truck and job site.
• Assist with trenching, installing, and backfilling sewer, water, and natural gas pipelines.
• Enter and exit excavations of varying depths (greater than 24”).
• Shovel or rake dirt and hot asphalt; operate jackhammers on roadways, sidewalks, and concrete surfaces.
• Use power tools such as chop saws to cut concrete and hammer drills to core through foundations.
• Enter basements or crawlspaces as needed to perform pipefitting or meter service work.
• Operate tampers for excavation compaction.
• Remove pipeline coatings from underground pipelines.
• Consistently wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform additional safety-sensitive duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of welding experience in pipeline or industrial environments.
• Certification(s) in accordance with API 1104 and/or relevant ASME/AWS standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience operating various power and hand tools used in welding and pipefitting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety protocols and procedures.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• PTO