Kinder Morgan

Overview

The Pipeline Welder will coordinate and complete welding, construction, and maintenance tasks as part of a roving pipeline crew, working on natural gas and products pipelines. The role involves performing various types of welds and operating heavy excavation equipment while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipe fabrication welds, in-service welds, tie-in welds, and hot taps on steel pipelines.
• Mobilize, operate, and maintain heavy excavation equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering construction blueprints.
• Scope, plan, estimate, track costs, and schedule work for projects.
• Operate trucks, welding rigs, and trailers for hauling equipment.
• Assist Pipeline Specialists in field checks prior to excavation.
• Locate and mark pipelines using pipeline locating equipment.
• Inspect and prepare surfaces for coating application.
• Calibrate and maintain a holiday detector for coating inspection.
• Perform ultrasonic thickness examinations.
• Conduct pressure tests of pipelines and fabrications.
• Repair pig launcher and receivers, closures, and install pig signals.
• Evacuate, purge, and load pipelines during hot work operations.
• Install full encirclement sleeves for anomaly repairs.
• Modify existing and install new measurement facilities.
• Promote and embody Kinder Morgan core values.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree in job-related technical training preferred.
• Intermediate or above welding skill level required.
• Ability to read blueprints and construction documentation.
• Experience using various power and hand tools.
• Effective interaction and teamwork skills.
• Resourceful, well organized, dependable, efficient, and detail-oriented.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOT operational qualifications.
• Pipeline welding experience.
• Knowledge of safe handling practices for flammable gases.

Additional Information

• Typical work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 10 hours per day, with potential overtime.
• Overnight travel required upwards of 70% or more.
• Position subject to work outside normal hours and emergency callouts.
• Must live or relocate within 60 miles of reporting location.
• Safety-sensitive position requiring drug testing and motor vehicle record checks.