Kinder Morgan, Inc.

Overview

The Pipeline Welder position involves coordinating and completing welding, construction, and maintenance tasks as part of a roving pipeline crew for Kinder Morgan, a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipe fabrication welds, in-service welds, tie-in welds, and hot taps on steel pipelines up to 42 O.D.
• 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 and prepare surfaces for coating application on buried pipes.
• Calibrate and maintain a holiday detector for coating inspection.
• Perform ultrasonic thickness examinations and pressure tests.
• Disassemble meter tubes and perform internal cleaning.
• Repair pig launcher and receivers, and install pig signals.
• 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.
• Assist with excavation spotter tasks and manage excavation of foreign pipeline crossings.

Requirements

• Intermediate or above welding skill level required.
• 5 years of pipeline experience needed.
• Ability to read blueprints and construction documentation.
• Proficient in using various power and hand tools.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Competency in math is needed.
• Ability to interact effectively and work in a team environment.
• Resourceful, well organized, highly 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.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required.
• Must obtain and maintain DOT operational qualifications for working on natural gas 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, frequently away from reporting location up to 70% of the time.
• Must live or relocate within 60 miles of reporting location.
• Position requires pre and post-employment screenings including drug testing.