Pipe Welder 61-03C

Company Overview

At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It’s a simple idea, but one that’s at the heart of our business. We’re dedicated to understanding our customers’ needs and goals to better serve them today and tomorrow. That’s why we’re always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate our four essential behaviors that bring the Spire culture to life:

• We make it happen:  We are a company of go-getters, acting on every opportunity to help our company advance.
• We seek out perspective:  We challenge ourselves to be open to different ways of doing things, because learning from each other leads to breakthroughs.
• We collaborate:  We put teamwork first, bringing in everyone’s ideas, because our collective energy makes us stronger.
• We care:  We treat people how we want to be treated, listening closely and doing what’s right, even when it’s hard

By living our values and behaviors every day, we strive to create an environment where every employee feels welcome, respected and valued.

Summary

Spire is seeking a Welder to work in the Alabama operation.   This position is responsible for hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or fill holes, indentations, or seams.  Follows appropriate safety guidelines and uses safe work habits.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recognizes, sets up, and operates hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such a shielded metal arc, and gas metal arc welding equipment; operates manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using appropriate welding processes; welds components for extended periods in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions; monitors the fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion or expansion of material; examines work to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Analyzes engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations; determines required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy and welding techniques; prepares welding surfaces to be welded.
• All other duties as assigned

Essential Characteristics and Competencies

• Ability to demonstrate the core and job category competencies: customer-focused, results-driven, teamwork, communications, adaptability, initiative, problem solving and quality
• Ability to lead by example in support of the company’s essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual’s unique skills and perspectives
   

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Welder certification 
   

Required knowledge, skill and abilities

• Five years of experience as a Pipeline Welder required
• Ability to successfully qualify on Spire Gulf’s welding procedure within 90 working days (12” butt weld, must bevel pipe,12 “ Branch Saddle (must be able to fit),12” uphill sleeve test with water running through it and 3/4 “ knock off)
• Requires being exact or highly accurate
• Ability to work effectively alone and with others in a group or team.  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and supervisors.  
• Includes responsibility for others' health and safety—following appropriate safety guidelines and using safe work habits.
• Must live within thirty (30) minutes of the reporting location in Mobile (2828 Dauphin St. Mobile, AL 36606, as measured during normal daily traffic.

Physical demands, environment and schedule

• Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; walk, stand, climb, crouch, crawl, bend or twist; and lift or move heavy objects.  Ability to work in confined spaces and maneuver in awkward positions.  Ability to repeat the same physical or mental activities over and over.
• Includes exposure to contaminants, exposure to sounds, and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.  Ability to work in very hot (above 90 F degrees) and very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures and extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.  Requires working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions.
• Requires exposure to hazardous equipment and conditions. Requires exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites or stings. 
• Requires wearing applicable protective or safety equipment. 

Posting Requirements

Disclaimer:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified