Kinder Morgan, Inc.

Overview

The Pipeline Welder position at Kinder Morgan involves coordinating and completing welding, construction, and maintenance tasks as part of a roving pipeline crew, primarily focusing on natural gas and products pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipe fabrication welds, in-service welds, tie-in welds, and hot taps on steel pipelines up to 42 O.D.
• Mobilize, operate, and maintain heavy excavation equipment on in-service natural gas pipelines.
• Read and interpret engineering construction blueprints.
• Scope, plan, estimate, track costs, and schedule work and resources for projects.
• Operate trucks, welding rigs, and trailers for hauling equipment or project materials.
• Assist Pipeline Specialists in field checks prior to excavation.
• Locate and mark pipelines using pipeline locating equipment.
• Inspect, remove coating, and prepare surfaces for coating application.
• Calibrate and maintain a holiday detector for coating application inspection.
• Perform ultrasonic thickness examinations.
• Conduct pipeline hot tap installations on in-service pipelines.
• Review pressure test plans and perform pressure tests of pipelines.
• Disassemble meter tubes and perform internal cleaning.
• Repair pig launchers and receivers, closures, and install pig signals.
• Repair shorted pipeline casings and install CP test points.
• Evacuate, purge, and load pipelines; operate pipeline air-movers.
• Install full encirclement sleeves for anomaly repairs.
• Install mainline valve settings, valves, and fittings.
• Modify existing and install new measurement facilities.
• Promote and embody Kinder Morgan core values.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.

Requirements

• Intermediate or above welding skill level required.
• 5 years of pipeline experience needed.
• Must be able to read blueprints and construction documentation.
• Proficient in using various power and hand tools.
• Good verbal and written communication skills needed.
• Competency in math required.
• Ability to interact effectively and work in a team environment.
• Must be resourceful, well organized, dependable, efficient, and detail-oriented.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change is required.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases and high-pressure systems is desired.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in job-related technical training or equivalent work experience preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is necessary.
• Must obtain and maintain DOT operational qualifications for working and welding on pipelines.
• Must be a qualified welder able to weld according to API Standard 1104.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• Typical work schedule is Monday through Thursday, ten hours per day, with likely overtime.
• Extensive travel including overnight stays to support operation areas, up to 70% of the time.
• Must live or relocate to within 60 miles of reporting location.
• Position is Safety-Sensitive and requires pre and post-employment screenings.