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At Northern, we provide transportation and storage services to approximately 76 utilities and numerous end-use customers in the Upper Midwest. We provide cross-haul and grid transportation between other interstate and intrastate pipelines in the Permian, Anadarko, Hugoton and Midwest areas. Northern also operates three natural gas storage facilities and two liquefied natural gas peaking units. These storage facilities are fully contracted and are central to meeting our customers' peak-day system requirements.

Northern Natural Gas accesses supply from every major Mid-Continent basin, as well as the Rocky Mountain and Western Canadian basins. This supply is ultimately delivered to end-use customers located in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Illinois and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.


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Job Description 

Purpose of Position
The purpose of this position is to provide an entry level into the pipeline welding field to perform certified pipeline welding, maintenance and repairs on plant and pipeline facilities.
 
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities
Successfully perform API 1104 and ASME code welding activities on pipelines, ASME vessels, associated fittings and plant equipment per NNG procedures which requires the use of specialized tools and equipment.
 
Assist and support senior pipeline welders in performing piping job setup, layout and tack up duties required to complete welding services related to the maintenance and construction of pipeline and plant facilities.
 
Perform skilled manual duties involved in the fabrication and repair of miscellaneous construction, pipeline and plant facilities projects and equipment.
 
Insure proper maintenance of assigned equipment is completed within required timelines and make equipment recommendations as necessary.
 
Prepare and maintains proper records and reports.  
 
Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.


 


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Position Requirements
Associate's degree in engineering technology or related technical field or equivalent work experience. (Typically three years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess an associate's degree.)
 
Prefer two or more years of experience with routine operation and maintenance activities and pipeline and plant welding repairs.
 
Must be familiar with precision measuring instruments and be able to read x-rays and blueprints.
 
Must have current NNG welding certification or acquire NNG certification as a condition of hiring or employment, to meet the current engineering standard requirements for 1104 and American Society of Mechanical Engineers welding on Northern Natural Gas pipeline and facilities utilizing shielded metal arc and shielded metal gas processes and equipment.
 
Knowledge of NNG welding procedures, company operating procedures, Department of Transportation and Environmental Protection Agency procedures, engineering standards, Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards, safety practices and routine administrative duties, as well as state and federal protocol.
 
Effective oral and written communication skills.
 
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
 
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
 
Ability to safely work in remote locations, often working alone. Subject to hazardous conditions including high pressure gas, welding on loaded lines, adverse weather conditions and temperatures, heights, heavy lifting and cramped working quarters.
 
Must be willing to work overtime.
 
Must be willing to work away from home on occasion for extended periods of time
 
 
 

 

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