Welder - Trainee

Welder-Trainee

At Enbridge, we deliver safe and reliable natural gas to millions of customers throughout North Carolina, and we do that by fueling our dedicated and skilled workforce. Whether you enjoy the outdoors or prefer the office environment, we value inclusion and diversity in all facets of our business. It's not just a job, it's a career!

We are currently recruiting for the role of Welder-Trainee. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today! The successful candidate must fully demonstrate specified welding competencies within twelve (12) months of acceptance of the position and is subject to periodic competency testing.

What you will do:

• Performs stick welding on steel natural gas lines, including downhill welds using 6010 and 7010 welding rods and uphill welds using 7018 hot rods.
• Performs various construction and maintenance activities the majority of the time.
• Installs pressure control fittings.
• Completes steel main tie-ins, installing steel services and repair fittings.
• Installs stations, farm taps and meter sets.
• Performs natural gas leak investigation and detection and all installation and repair procedures of damaged service lines and plastic mains.
• Sets up common Department of Transportation approved worksites.
• Pinpoints and grade leaks on the natural gas distribution system.
• Calibrates instruments.
• Uses self-contained breathing apparatus equipment (when needed).
• Completes a variety of paperwork in writing and electronic work queues.
• Safely drives a company vehicle.
• Operator Qualifications involve written guidelines and requirements natural gas employees must follow to ensure the safe and responsible operation of natural gas pipelines. Required, annual Operator Qualification testing involves both written and hands-on components to ensure those who perform covered, safety-sensitive tasks on the natural gas system are trained, knowledgeable, and qualified.

This position has two levels (Welder-Trainee and Welder A) which allows for progression over time.

Who You Are:

• High School diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED)
• 0 - 12 months construction/utility experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a safe driving history.
• Experience with common hand and power tools.
• Ability to calibrate instruments and use self-contained breathing apparatus and pipe squeeze-off equipment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for positive customer and contractor interactions is critical.
• Basic computer and internet navigation skills are key.
• Ability to adhere to safe working and defensive driving procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member within a diverse team.
• Availability of overtime, as needed.
• Availability for natural gas emergency response during the workday, as well as in the evenings and some weekends, when on-call.
• Must be willing and able to meet a 45-minute emergency response time from the geographical center of the Raleigh area. Emergency response time is a critical measure for the Company and candidates are required to consistently meet this requirement, including when on-call.

Preferred:

• 6 - 12 months of construction/utility experience.
• Welding certificate.
• Experience welding in the Company's fabrication shop, under direct supervision.
• 6 months' welding experience.
• Related welding experience and knowledge highly preferred.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• General knowledge of pressure control and tapping/stopping procedures.
• Bilingual (Spanish) candidates.
• A valid Commercial Driver's License is strongly preferred OR the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of employment is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Position works within a crew structure and/or as a floating welder.
• Welding duties are performed while utilizing the appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Work is performed primarily outside in varying weather conditions (i.e. cold, heat, rain, etc.)
• Position requires continuous travel throughout the service territory with frequent stops, entering/exiting the company vehicle, safely parking in a wide variety of situations, and driving in construction zones.
• Position may encounter agitated/irate customers.

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to: balancing, bending and stooping, climbing, crawling, carrying (up to 80 pounds), grasping, kneeling, lifting (up to 80 pounds), pulling hand over hand, pushing, reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, walking, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement.

Mental Requirements (Both field & office) include but are not limited to: ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io.

Information For Applicants:

• Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.
• We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.