Job Specifications
Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today for our customers, communities and each other.
Position summary:
In this role the welder will be responsible for the installation of steel and polyethylene (PE) mains, fabrication of metering facilities, and related construction oversight.
Pay Range: $30.84 - $44.29 (Determined by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement)
Reporting Relationship: Gas Operations Supervisor
Location: Gillette, Wyoming
Essential Functions:
Responsible for performing and inspecting pipeline and structural welding required for construction and maintenance of Company facilities including the installation, operation and maintenance of all gas pipeline related facilities.
Responsible for installing, relocating, replacing, maintaining and repairing gas lines.
Inspect pipeline and structural welding required for construction and maintenance of Company facilities including the installation, operation and maintenance of distribution and transmission facilities.
Provide oversight and inspection to ensure asset protection and compliance with company procedures of excavation activities near pipeline facilities.
Responsible for inspection duties per Company policies including completion of required documentation, as-built drawings, contractor oversight and supervision, act as Company representative during construction activities, report progress to Operations Management and ensure proper reporting and compliance with Safety and Environmental policies.
Participates in quality emergency responder programs.
Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenant, public official, emergency official and local organization (i.e. One-Call, Pipeline Group, Soil Conservation, etc.) meetings.
Inspect/oversee the construction and /or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
Train and oversee company and third-party personnel as required (i.e. personnel in progression, contractors, visitors, etc.).
Perform governmental compliance activities (PHMSA, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.)
Perform mapping, record keeping and data entry duties per company policies.
Identify report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.
Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.
Perform all work in compliance with Company Standards, procedures, regulatory and tariff requirements.
Additional Responsibilities:
Other daily, weekly and monthly duties as assigned.
Be available for and provide emergency response after regular business hours.
May be required to carry a company-provided cell phone/pager and be available to respond during working hours; may be required to respond during non-working hours, especially related to company emergencies.
May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed.
What Is Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Achieve and maintain all Operator Qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification.
Applicable company and regulatory welding and fusion certifications upon hire.
Valid and in state and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers upon hire.
Black Hills Corporation
625 Ninth St
Rapid City
South Dakota United States
ir.blackhillscorp.com/
