Welder - Pueblo

Overview

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

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

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 that range in various sizes up to 42 O.D. on natural gas and products pipelines
• Have knowledge of or possess experience in all phases of mobilizing, operating and maintaining heavy excavation equipment to include excavation frequently on in-service natural gas pipelines.
• Read and interpret engineering construction blueprints for projects.
• 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 site.
• Assist Pipeline Specialists in field checks prior to excavation.
• Locate and mark pipelines with pipeline locating equipment or probe rods using drawing and alignment sheets for reference.
• Inspect coating, remove coating and complete surface preparation for the application of coating 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 launcher and 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.
• Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of 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 utilizing internal pipe cleaning equipment.
• Removal of existing pipelines and installation of replacement pipelines.
• Providing direction to sub-contract workers that perform 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.

Note: This description outlines general responsibilities and may not be exhaustive. All work must comply with safety and regulatory requirements and company policies.