NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Pipeline Welder
Duluth, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $92K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is looking for a Pipeline Welder to join the City of Duluth's Public Works & Utilities department. The role involves performing pipe and plate welding projects both in the shop and in the field, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational procedures.
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Responsibilities
Be an effective team member by exhibiting self-motivation, supporting other employees in handling tasks, interacting effectively and respectfully with others, showing a desire to contribute to the team effort, accepting assignments willingly, and completing tasks within agreed upon timelines
Complete pipe or plate welding projects in the shop or in the field
Install and verify operation of high-pressure steel gas pipe and fittings, stopple, or related equipment on gas lines, and no blow service tees
Repair and replace any damaged steel or plastic pipe
Fabricate and install steel fittings on the water mains
Perform all fusing of plastic pipe and fittings on high-pressure gas mains, water mains, and sewer mains
Construct truck bumper brackets, truck bed trailer hitches, and cages and guards for meters, and regulator stations
Cut and thread pipe for water and gas service boxes
Complete logs, reports, work orders, requisitions, and other records and communications as required
Drive service vehicle to various locations
Repair and maintain tools and equipment including backhoe diggers, buckets, and stabilizers
Ensure compliance with all established standards and procedures for joining materials
Maintain a current body of knowledge concerning products and methods for joining materials
Administer performance exams in plastic pipe fusing to outside contractors
Establish new standards and procedures as required
Perform asbestos removal and disposal
Establish welding procedures to comply with MNOPS requirements that allow the City to operate its natural gas distribution system
Operate fusion equipment that is used for installing new water, sewer, and gas mains
Conduct fusion inspection training for City staff and outside consultants as needed
Facilitate testing for contractors working on City projects including training of consultants who inspect projects, and training of City personnel for the purpose of inspecting work done by contractors
Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies and materials for operations assigned
Ensure all work is accomplished in the safest manner possible
Monitor and direct work to ensure compliance with established methods, guidelines, standards, and procedures during welding operations
Instruct personnel in safe operating procedures
Stay up to date on required Operator Qualifications (OQs)
Qualification
Required
Past verifiable certification for pipe welding as prescribed by one of the applicable codes of the profession and four years of responsible field experience in welding
Ability to acquire within six months of appointment and maintain throughout employment, state certification for API 1104 pipeline welding, fillet welding, plastic pipe welding, and electrofusing
Possession of a valid Minnesota driver's license or equivalent
Level 3 Asbestos Abatement operations and maintenance certification required annually
Knowledge of the strength and welding characteristics of various metals
Knowledge of safe work procedures, especially as they relate to working on gas pipelines
Knowledge of the tools, terms, and equipment used in pipeline and plate welding
Knowledge of basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Knowledge of the City of Duluth Gas Operations & Maintenance Manual
Knowledge of construction codes and federal regulations related to scope of work
Knowledge of safety guidelines and requirements associated with this work
Skill in reading and interpreting plans, blueprints, and specifications
Skill in laying out and welding water and gas lines in the field and in the shop
Skill in recognizing the mechanical functions of moving parts and applying such insight to welding projects
Skill in fusing plastic pipes
Ability to create and maintain a positive working environment that welcomes diversity, ensures cooperation, and promotes respect by sharing expertise with team members, fostering safe work practices, and developing trusting work relationships
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other City Departments, outside contractors, and the general public
Ability to adapt to changing technology and troubleshoot issues as they arise
Ability to interpret construction codes and federal regulations to incorporate into daily duties and responsibilities
Ability to understand blueprints in order to fabricate natural gas regulator stations and their installation
Ability to successfully complete Operator Qualifications program
Ability to complete Level 3 Asbestos Abatement operations and maintenance certification annually
Ability to give performance exams in plastic pipe fusing to outside contractors
Ability to use protractors and other tools and equipment to measure and set angles for fittings
Ability to complete simple forms and logs
Ability to understand policy and procedure manuals
Ability to work under stressful situations
Ability to give clear and concise instructions regarding work assignments to crews
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, crouch, kneel, and perform other related physical activities
Ability to frequently lift and carry materials and supplies such as fusing equipment, welding equipment, and steel pipes weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to lift and carry with others, pipe weighing up to 100 pounds
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather
Ability to work in confined spaces
Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, or lift equipment
Ability to work expanded shifts and/or be called in for emergency work with little or no advance notice
Ability to transport oneself to, from, and around sites of projects, tests, and other assignments
Ability to attend work on a regular basis
Benefits
Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave
Paid Holidays
Medical Plan
Dental Plan
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Benefits
Deferred Compensation
Training and Advancement Opportunities
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
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