1104 Combination Welder Fitter - Northwestern Energy

1104 Combination Welder Fitter

Work Location: Mitchell, SD

Pay range: Union Rate $48.25 per hour

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

The 1104 Gas Combination Welder Fitter is certified to perform welding in accordance with Appendix C of "49 CFR, Part 192, and API 1104. The 1104 Gas Combination Welder Fitter also fabricates, services and constructs distribution/transmission-level pipelines and associated components. Uses tapping equipment to tap and stop-off distribution and transmission natural gas pipelines. Meets OQ requirements to perform assigned tasks and to recognize/react to abnormal operation conditions.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,300 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:

• 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
• Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
• Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
• Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid training opportunities
• Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.

About this job:

• Communicate verbally and understand audible signals in emergency/safety situations
• Participate in on-call rotation schedules, work evenings and weekend shifts-especially in response to acute service needs
• Respond to natural gas emergencies, complete gas construction activities, and perform service work as needed
• Interact with the public
• Operate hand tools and heavy equipment including backhoes and trenchers
• Hand-shovel dirt to dig and backfill trenches
• Install pipe, wrap pipes and joints
• Fuse plastic pipe, clean joints for clamping, operate fusion tools
• Install meters and regulators
• Use blueprints and advanced skilled knowledge to fabricate, service and construct gas lines, regulator stations and large meter sets
• Use tapping equipment to tap and stop-off gas lines
• Complete all documentation for project planning and completion
• Perform service-related work including but not limited to the following: meter reading, working with customers in their homes, gas leak checks, CO checks, appliance checks, high bill complaint investigations, disconnecting and reestablishing services (gas turn-off/on), and locating gas facilities
• Conduct scheduled leak surveys, operate various leak detection equipment
• Organize equipment and perform regular and preventative maintenance work as a team member to safely and efficiently complete work activities
• Maintain situational and safety awareness at all times and communicate as needed to maintain safety and efficiency
• Perform individual lifts and manipulate needed equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
• Drive to job locations; tow trailers
• Maintain Company buildings and facilities at work locations, including shop upkeep and snow removal
• Adapt to technological changes as they are implemented
• Weld Steel pipe in accordance with the requirements of API 1104 (qualification for 1104 Combo Welder Fitter)
• Respond from home to primary work location within a reasonable period of time
• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Propane Natural Gas Vocational training preferred
• Successfully Complete NWE Gas Operator Qualification program within 6 months to ensure qualification to perform assigned tasks including recognizing and reacting to abnormal operating conditions as specified in Title 49 CFR, Part 192
• Pass and maintain 49 CFR Part 192 welding certification on a yearly basis; API 1104 Certification required
• Valid Commercial Driver's License, or the ability to obtain, and satisfactory driving record
• Must complete First Aid/CPR Certification within 6 months of hire
• Ability to become weld certified and plastic fusion certified within 3 months of hire
• Knowledge of or ability to learn applicable codes and safety rules and regulations
• Commitment to safe working practices and knowledge of safety policies/procedures
• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record

Requisition #4596

Posting Dates: October 29, 2024 through November 12, 2024

Department/Division: Distribution Operations

Employment Physical: Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: None

Telecommuting: None

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com