Journeyman Welder - May accept apprentice

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation. MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. MidAmerican Energy Company has an exciting career opportunity available. Take the next step in your career and apply now!

CDL required at time of or within six months of hire. Pipeline and highway alcohol and drug testing Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Performs work in a safe manner. Complies with all applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures. Performs all work that they are qualified and trained to do in a manner to protect themselves, fellow employees and the public from injury. - Sets up, adjusts and operates welding equipment. Makes welded joints in pipeline and service installations and in meter and regulator sets. Makes fabrication or repair of metal parts and reinforcing or resurfacing of metal parts for structures or equipment. - Utilizes a thorough working knowledge of reactions of various metals to heat, fusion temperatures, proper types and size of welding rods, various types of joints and size beads to apply to each. - Interprets drawings and symbols and performs necessary measurements and layout work in fabrication of piping systems, regulator or meter sets. Performs pipefitting to close tolerances. - Performs or leads in the welding of gas systems and equipment in accordance with welding requirements, including cutting and welding pipe, steel beams and other materials, beveling pipe, cutting, reinforcing and placing steel in vaults, tapping mains and services, including welding taps, making necessary tie-ins, and sleeves, as necessary in the performance of regular duties. - Performs welding of materials and equipment other than gas at designated locations. Operates main drilling, stopping and tapping equipment. - Performs or leads in laying out fabricating pipe and fittings, including fabrication of regulator stations and meter sets; makes off-sets, sags, tees, and bends to degrees as necessary. - Maintains work area in a neat, orderly and safe condition. - Leads, trains and instructs employees in their work.