Welder - Pueblo

Position Overview

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America, owning and operating approximately 79,000 miles of pipeline. We are currently hiring a Welder for our Pipeline Project Support Division.

Coordinate and complete welding, construction and maintenance tasks as part of a roving pipeline crew.

• Perform pipe fabrication welds, in-service welds, tie‑in welds and hot taps on steel pipelines up to 42 O.D. on natural gas and products pipelines.
• Mobilize, operate and maintain heavy excavation equipment on 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 to job sites.
• Assist Pipeline Specialists in field checks prior to excavation.
• Locate and mark pipelines with locating equipment or probe rods using drawing and alignment sheets.
• Inspect coating, remove coating and complete surface preparation for buried pipe service.
• Calibrate and maintain a holiday detector for coating application inspection.
• Perform ultrasonic thickness examinations.
• Perform pipeline hot tap installations on in-service pipelines.
• Review pressure test plans per pipe and material specifications.
• Perform pressure tests of pipelines and fabrications.
• Disassemble meter tubes and perform internal meter tube cleaning.
• Repair pig launchers, receivers, closures and install pig signals.
• Repair shorted pipeline casings and install CP test points on pipelines.
• Evacuate, purge and load pipelines; operate pipeline air‑movers to evacuate gas lines during hot work operations.
• 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.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, company assets, employees and the general public.
• Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• May assist with:
  • Excavation spotter tasks and manage excavation of foreign pipeline crossings.
  • Performing excavations on loaded and unloaded pipelines.
  • Launching, monitoring and receiving pipeline pigs.
  • Conducting internal pipeline cleaning or pigging operations using internal pipe cleaning equipment.
  • Removal of existing pipelines and installation of replacement pipelines.
  • Providing direction to sub‑contract workers performing work on company assets and facilities.
• The above statements describe the general nature of work being performed; the position may perform other duties as assigned.

• Intermediate or above welding skill level required.
• At least 2 years of relatable experience.
• Pipelines experience (3 years +/-) highly desirable.
• Ability to read blueprints and construction documentation.
• Proficient with various power and hand tools.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Competency in mathematics.
• Effective interaction skills and teamwork.
• Resourceful, well‑organized, dependable, efficient and detail‑oriented.
• Flexibility and quick adaptation to change.
• Knowledge of safe handling practices for flammable gases and high‑pressure systems desired.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s Degree in job‑related technical training or equivalent work experience preferred.

• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• DOT operational qualifications for working and welding on natural gas and products pipelines.
• Qualified welder able to successfully weld according to API Standard 1104.

• Must wear proper FR protective clothing and use correct equipment.
• Work will be performed outdoors in adverse weather and/or extreme temperature conditions.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity required; able to lift, pull, push and carry up to 50 lbs; exert up to 100 lbs of force.
• Frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, crawling, kneeling, grasping, squatting, reaching and climbing.
• May require twisting head and back.
• Work…