Maintenance Welder

KINDER MORGAN

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We are a market leader in each of our businesses – Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, CO2, and Terminals. We have an unparalleled, large footprint of diversified and strategically located assets that are core to North American energy infrastructure and help deliver needed energy products to high-demand markets.

Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package that begins on your first day, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.

BUSINESS UNIT: TERMINALS

Kinder Morgan is the largest independent terminal operator in North America, providing a strong, reliable network of 144 terminals serving our customers’ storage, distribution, blending and logistical needs. Our terminals store and handle renewable fuels, petroleum products, chemicals, vegetable oils and other products. We have a combined liquids storage capacity of approximately 151 million barrels and handle about 59 million tons of dry bulk materials annually.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Perform and inspect pipeline and structural welding required for construction and maintenance of Company facilities including the installation, operation and maintenance of all Terminal and liquid pipeline related facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Qualified welder in conformance with API Standard 1104 – Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities - 20th Edition 2007

- Perform welding operations on pipe, vessels, structural skids and other equipment.

- Perform welding operations on in-service pipe.

- Layout, cut, fit and otherwise prepares material for welding.

- Perform hot taps and tie-in welds on various pipe sizes up to 20" O.D.

- Perform hot cuts and hot tie-ins on existing piping.

- Fabricate material from piping schematics and other drawings.

- Work from blueprints, sketches or verbal instructions.

- Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment as needed.

- Identify report and correct safety and environmental concerns.

- Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork

- Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.

- Identify report and correct safety and environmental concerns.

- Other duties as assigned. To include assisting Maintenance mechanics, millwrights and other technical crats as needed.

The successful candidate will be required to clear a DOT drug screen and a complete background check after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Kinder Morgan is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V

Position Requirements

Education:

- High school diploma or GED

Experience / Specific Knowledge:

- Working knowledge and experience as a pipeline welder/fitter

- Knowledge of basic properties of metals

Certifications, Licenses:

- Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

- Qualified welder in conformance with API Standard 1104 – Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities - 20th Edition 2007

- Achieve and maintain all qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification

- Will be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties (regulatory welding certifications)

•Must pass and complete Safety training/certification as required by customers to work in their facilities and as required by Kinder Morgan at all locations.

- Must obtain and/or meet all requirements to enter foreign trade zones; such as background checks by both the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security, i.e. obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC).

- The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

- Must be able to pass respirator fit test

Competencies, Skills, and Abilities:

- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals.

- Job planning and organization

- Must have ability to read and interpret engineering construction blueprints for both pipeline and compressor station projects.

- Individual must follow all safety, environmental and regulatory policies so tasks and assignments are completed in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, ensuring proper handling and disposition of hazardous waste.

- Good communication skills - must be able to interface effectively with many internal and external customers, regulatory officials, company contacts, co-workers and 3rd party contractors.

- Knowledge of both OSHA safety regulations and DOT pipeline regulations.

- Focused on internal and external customer service.

- Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details and follow work rules.

- Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself.

- Ability to speak and understand English.

- Ability to work with others, take direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details, and follow work rules.

- Promote and embody Kinder Morgan Core Values.

- This individual will be responsible for administrative tasks including ordering and receiving required replacement parts, completing personal timesheets and maintaining a company vehicle.

- Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, operating systems, company software if applicable), trainable to custom software applications.

Physical Demands:

- Lift, pull, push, and carry up to 50 lbs.

- Exert up to 100 lbs. of physical force.

- Stand, walk, kneel, bend, and squat for extended periods of time.

- Twist head and back for extended periods of time.

- Work in areas classified as confined space.

- Climb and work from ladders, catwalks, staging, and platforms.

- Ascend and descend slopes and ditches.

- Work with hands above head, lying on back.

- Work in adverse weather and/or extreme temperature conditions.

- ADA Job Requirements: Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance, mental, or emotional disability.

Working Conditions:

- Work schedule is Monday through Friday, eight hours per day and will involve overtime.

- This position requires the ability to respond to call-outs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.