Responsibilities:
- Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.
- Layout, position, aligns, cut, assemble, and fit metal components together in various body positions and in various places.
- Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
- Sets up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or gas arc welding equipment.
- Weld metal materials to piping systems equipment using the appropriate welding procedure for the various equipment and metal types involved.
- Identify all equipment for job and process.
- Identify all safety risks and requirements.
- If needed will also perform responsibilities of a Fire Watch Hole Watch confined space attendant.
Required Qualifications
- Must be able to read blueprints and other engineering drawings in order to perform efficiently.
- Must be able to read and interrupt technical manuals as applicable.
- Must have 5+ years’ of experience welding on industrial size and grade tube and pipe. (Schedules: 40, 80, and 160)
- Must have the ability to weld in 2g, 4g, and 6g conditions.
- Must be able to Stick and Tig weld on Tube & Pipe.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of various metals characteristic and qualities including the correct welding processes required and the effects of welding on the material.
- Must successfully pass a weld test.
- Must have experience welding multiple types of tube & pipe including but not limited to carbon steel, stainless, and chrome.
- Must have experience welding with multiple types of filler metals including but not limited to carbon steel alloys, stainless steel alloys, Inconel.
- Must be able to assist boilermakers in tube installation, preparation, and fabrication while not actively welding.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be able to work at heights as required.
Physical Requirements
- Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
- Will talk and hear to communicate.
- Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
- May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
- Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
- Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.
Salary: +$30/hr & $100 Per Diem
Application Info:
Description:
Northern Natural Gas Company is hiring Pipeline Technicians in Midland, TX.
The Pipeline Technician performs activities required to successfully operate and maintain Northern Natural Gas compressor stations and pipeline facilities. Pipeline Techs are multi-skilled employees who perform highly technical work within a geographical area on the largest interstate natural gas pipeline system in the United States.
Salary:
$20.34 to $25.39, depending on experience.
Position Requirements:
Typically four to six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess the education requirements.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Work schedules may vary with some positions requiring: Overtime and overnight stays away from home. On-call and rotating schedules.
Responsibilities:
- Operate effectively in a team environment with a willingness to support team and regional objectives.
- Gain knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations and follow as required.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with team members, landowners, contractors, and external customers.
- Provide strong support as a team member in maintaining the standards of safety procedures, environmental practices and operating practices.
- Adapt to changes in priority.
- Ensure all compliance aspects of position are known and followed.
- Understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to the position and Company.