Welder Construction & Maintenance

Company: UGI Utilities
Location: Middletown
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

UGI Utilities, Inc. is a natural gas and electric utility company committed to delivering reliable, safe and affordable energy to our 700,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and 1 county in Maryland. We pride ourselves on being a responsive, engaging energy company.The foundation of our success lies in the strength of our 1,700 plus employees who strive to exceed the expectations of our customers and the communities we serve every day. We offer comprehensive benefits, some of which are: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance disability plans 401(k) matched savings plan paid vacation company stock purchase program wellness programs tuition reimbursement paid parental leave paid volunteer time adoption assistance Job Summary There is an opening for a Welder (Construction & Maintenance) in the Middletown Area.The primary focus of this position will be to work on the fabrication, installation and maintenance of piping systems / facilities, and may support field operations throughout the Middletown Area operating systems.The Welder (C&M) should be qualified by training and experience to perform all welding tasks and will also assist as part of construction and maintenance crew callouts as required.Duties and Responsibilities Assist the C&M group in its mission to safely install and maintain gas distribution facilities in the UGI Harrisburg territory. Safe operation of company owned vehicles and equipment. Respond to and assist with emergency situations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proficient in downhill (cellulosic) and uphill (low hydrogen) welding techniques. Ability to pass the UGI Construction Weld Test as a condition of employment. Ability to pass the UGI In Service Weld Test within 6 months of the hire date. Knowledge of equipment operation and pipeline construction. Candidate must have mechanical ability and be able to do physical labor. Maintain a valid driver's license. Must be able to pass a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) test and pre-employment physical. General computer knowledge. Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. Vocational Technical school/training a plus. Experience in natural gas, construction, maintenance, or related field preferred. UGI Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.As such, the Company abides by the requirements of the Executive Order 11246, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices. Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with UGI policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, UGI cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.Job Segment: Pipeline, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Health, Welding, Fabrication, Energy, Healthcare, Manufacturing

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