Black Hills Energy

Overview

Black Hills Energy is a purpose-driven utility company that serves over one million customers across the West and Midwest. They are seeking a Welder 1 to be responsible for the installation and maintenance of gas pipeline-related facilities.

Responsibilities

• 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 compliance with company procedures during excavation activities near pipeline facilities.
• Act as Company representative during construction activities and report progress to Operations Management.
• Be available for emergency response and participate in on-call rotation after regular business hours.
• Train and oversee company and second party personnel as required.
• Perform governmental compliance activities.
• Complete mapping, documentation, 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.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Advance to subsequent levels via completion of applicable OQs and certifications.
• Travel within and occasionally out of the geographic region as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's Degree of Applied Science in Welding or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work with a team and take direction from supervisors.
• Work from job-related blueprints, sketches, and diagrams.
• Operate micrometers, calipers, and thickness testing equipment.
• Operate all plastic fusion equipment for maintenance and emergency on plastic pipelines.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance.
• Detail-oriented.
• API 1104 welding certification preferred, must obtain related certifications within 180 days of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Class A CDL License required within specified timeframes.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• PTO

Additional Information

• Location: Sutton, Nebraska.
• Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas.