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 materials.
• Assist Pipeline Specialists in field checks prior to excavation.
• Locate and mark pipelines using locating equipment or probe rods.
• Inspect and prepare surfaces for coating application on buried pipes.
• Calibrate and maintain a holiday detector for coating inspection.
• Perform ultrasonic thickness examinations.
• Install pipeline hot taps on in-service pipelines.
• Review and perform pressure tests of pipelines and fabrications.
• Disassemble meter tubes and perform internal cleaning.
• Repair pig launcher and receivers, closures, and install pig signals.
• Repair shorted pipeline casings and install CP test points.
• Evacuate, purge, and load pipelines, operating air-movers during hot work.
• 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.
• Perform excavations on loaded and unloaded pipelines.
• Launch, monitor, and receive pipeline pigs.
• Conduct internal pipeline cleaning or pigging operations.
• Remove existing pipelines and install replacements.
• Provide direction to sub-contract workers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree in job-related technical training preferred.
• Intermediate or above welding skill level required.
• At least 2 years of relatable experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and construction documentation.
• Proficient in using various power and hand tools.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Competency in math.
• Ability to effectively interact with others and work in a team environment.
• Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient, and detail-oriented.
• Flexibility and ability to quickly adapt to change.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOT operational qualifications for working and welding on natural gas and products pipelines.
• Must pass qualifying weld tests within specified timeframes.

Additional Information

• Work typically involves 10-hour days from Monday to Thursday, with potential overtime.
• Overnight travel may be required upwards of 70% of the time.
• Must live or relocate within 60 miles of the reporting location.
• Position is safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment and post-employment screenings.