Plant Welder

• Work involves the fabrication and layout of piping systems and structural steel.
• Lead and coordinate assigned plant projects, including planning, scheduling, contractor oversight, procuring goods and services, and execution support.
• Perform welding operations on in-service pipe.
• Perform maintenance on equipment systems and handle emergency repairs or maintenance as necessary.
• Work from blueprints, sketches, or verbal instructions.
• Fabricate equipment by cutting, burning, and welding various metals. Repair equipment by using welding techniques and appropriate welding equipment.
• Lead, direct, and interact with contract personnel.
• Perform / Oversee hot cuts and hot tie-ins.
• Responsible for general upkeep and maintenance of equipment.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Promote the company's EHS philosophy and culture.
• Be a contributing member of the PSM teams.
• Operate a company vehicle.
• As needed provide welding support to other Kinder Morgan assets and facilities.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Specific experience, skills, knowledge, certifications, licenses, competencies:

• Must successfully pass welding qualification tests and obtain certifications in accordance with applicable codes, procedures, and company standards.
• Knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools, and materials in advanced welding.
• Ability to examine and analyze welds for defects.
• Must be able to successfully complete and maintain ASME B31.3 welding certifications.
• Must be able to successfully complete and maintain stainless steel welding certifications.
• Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner according to company and OSHA safety guidelines.
• Self-starter and high drive for results.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to company's insurers.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus on attention to detail, and follow work rules.

• Requires physical work involving walking, standing, and exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
• Tasks are performed in all weather conditions, in daylight & darkness.
• Must participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation and be on site within 45 minutes of call outs.
• The noise level in the working environment is usually loud.
• Exposure to process, vessels, and piping systems containing H2S and hydrocarbon gases which are flammable and may be explosive under certain circumstances.

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.