Substation Welder

Position Summary

Responsibilities include welding metal pipelines using arc, mig or stick welding equipment. The individual will be able to weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions. Position may also require traveling to another state depending on customer demands.

Essential Functions

• Work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Practical problem solving; ability to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interpret variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Work effectively in a team environment and have a strong work ethic and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Able to lift and move materials and/or items in excess of 50 lbs.
• Able to perform vigorous physical labor.
• Able to read drawings.
• Requires 1-3 years of working experience.
• Qualified welder in conformance with API Standard 1104.
• Able to use and/or perform work using the following tools and equipment on a continuous basis or when necessary:
  • Mig welder
  • Aluminum welder
  • Overhead crane
  • Press brake
  • Shear
  • Band saw
• Able to work in an environment or surrounding with noise, smoke and fumes on a daily basis.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Related experience in lieu of education will be considered.
• Valid operator’s license and DOT physical.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.
• Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
• The employee may be subject to one or more of the following atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Competencies

• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
• Must be able to demonstrate fabricating skills if interviewed.

About Us

About Us Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.

About The Team Electric We work with utilities across the country to solve our nation’s energy infrastructure challenges, from designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing installation of the latest smart meter technologies, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.