Welder USW

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •H.S. Diploma
• •Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English
• •Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, internal and external customers
• •Ability to work in stressful and changing environmental conditions
• •Ability to work under time pressure, tight deadlines and interruptions
• •Ability to use a personal computer with the Windows operating system to complete time sheets, send and receive e-mail, and access information posted on the Company's intranet
• •Ability to operate a multi-line phone system
• •Ability to follow instructions or standard procedures
• •Ability to compile and/or examine information and select the best action from defined alternatives
• •Ability to organize and/or analyze information and identify solutions from a range of alternatives
• •Must pass test based on API 1104, Standard for Welding pipelines and related facilities, and ASME Section IX, Recommended Pipeline Maintenance Practices within 30 Days
• •Obtain a Department of Transportation CDL license with HazMat endorsement regarding truck drivers within 60 Days
• •Exhibit safe working habits and develop a working knowledge of company's procedures within 120 Days
• •Must be qualified in specific tasks according to the Company's Operator Qualification (OQ) Plan
• •Ability to lift 100 pounds of force occasionally
• •Ability to lift 50 pounds of force frequently
• •Ability to lift 20 pounds of force constantly
• •Ability to stand in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Constantly)
• •Ability to move about on foot (Constantly)
• •Ability to raise or lower an object from one level to another (Constantly)
• •Ability to transport an object (Constantly)
• •Ability to exert force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Constantly)
• •Ability to exert force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (Constantly)
• •Ability to climb ladders and stairs (Frequently)
• •Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling (Constantly)
• •Ability to bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Constantly)
• •Ability to bend the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Constantly)
• •Ability to bend the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Constantly)
• •Ability to move about on the hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
• •Ability to extend hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
• •Ability to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
• •Ability to pick, pinch or otherwise work with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
• •Ability to perceive such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
• •Ability to express or exchange ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Occasionally)
• •Ability to perceive the nature of sound by the ear (Constantly)
• •Ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)
• •Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Constantly)
• •Ability to work in inside and outside environmental conditions
• •Ability to work in well lighted, climate controlled areas (Occasionally)
• •Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions (Constantly)
• •Ability to work in wet or humid conditions (not weather related) (Constantly)
• •Ability to work in extreme cold (not weather related) (Constantly)
• •Ability to work in extreme heat (not weather related) (Constantly)
• •Ability to work in Dust, fumes, gases (Constantly)
• •Ability to work with Moving mechanical parts (Constantly)
• •Ability to work with Potential electric shock (Frequently)
• •Ability to work with High pitched noises/loud noises (Constantly)
• •Ability to work with Unprotected heights (Constantly)
• •Ability to work with Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
• •Ability to work with CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Occasionally)
• •Must be available for 26-75% travel
• •Must be able to drive commercial vehicles
• •Must be able to operate equipment
• •Must be able to perform damage prevention
• •Must be able to perform maintenance and repair of pipeline and facility assets
• •Must be able to utilize oxyacetylene and electric welding equipment
• •Must be able to read blueprints and fabricate accordingly
• •Must be able to accurately and safely complete tasks according to the Company Operator Qualification (OQ) Plan and System Integrity Plan (SIP)
• •Must be able to operate medium-weight duty to full-sized trucks
• •Must be able to load and unload materials
• •Must be able to operate boom, winch, vacuum trailer, and other truck auxiliary equipment
• •Must be able to provide labor and/or inspection support on various pipeline and facility maintenance projects
• •Must be able to perform line locating and ROW (Right of Way) Marking
• •Must be able to quickly adapt to changing circumstances
• •Must be able to perform tasks in various environmental conditions
• •Must be able to respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions
• •Must be able to follow safety precautions

Desired Qualifications

• •1 - 2 years related work experience
• •Current API certifications
• •CDL