Black Hills Energy

Overview

Black Hills Energy is a people-powered and purpose-driven company that improves life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. The Welder is responsible for the installation of steel and polyethylene mains, fabrication of metering facilities, and related construction oversight.

Responsibilities

• Maintain BHE welder certification compliant with O&M procedures and non-destructive inspections.
• Perform and inspect pipeline and structural welding for construction and maintenance of company facilities.
• Install, relocate, replace, maintain, and repair gas lines.
• Provide oversight and inspection to ensure asset protection and compliance during excavation activities near pipeline facilities.
• Complete required documentation, as-built drawings, and contractor oversight.
• Act as company representative during construction activities and report progress to Operations Management.
• Participate in quality emergency responder programs.
• Represent the company during contacts with landowners, public officials, and local organizations.
• Inspect/supervise construction and maintenance activities performed by third parties.
• Train and oversee company and third-party personnel as required.
• Perform governmental compliance activities with PHMSA, State Agencies, EPA, and USFS.
• Perform mapping, record keeping, and data entry duties.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Participate in the development of O&M Procedures and project scopes.
• Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.
• Perform all work in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Achieve and maintain all Operator Qualifications applicable to the job classification.
• Be available for emergency response after regular business hours.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of welder operations or other relevant experience.
• Knowledge of basic properties of metals and plastic pipeline materials is desired.
• Experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems is desired.
• Ability to operate plastic fusion equipment and tools for maintenance on plastic pipelines.
• Ability to operate micrometers, calipers, and thickness testing equipment.
• Ability to work from job-related blueprints, sketches, and diagrams.
• High regard for personal safety and the safety of others.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• PTO

Additional Information

• Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas.
• May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Required to carry a company-provided cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.