Gas Welder & Distribution Technician

Job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered. Gas Welder & Distribution Technician Trainee Starting Rate of Pay: $36.29 p/hr. Location: Southborough, MA Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30AM – 3:30PM ***Union Represented Position*** We are seeking a skilled gas utility welder to perform high-quality welding, fabrication, and maintenance on our natural gas transmission and distribution systems. You will work independently or with construction crews to ensure safe, leak-free pipeline operations across residential and commercial networks ROLE & SCOPE: The Welder& Gas Distribution Technician constructs, maintains, and repairs steel natural gas pipelines, mains, and service-associated station components. In addition to welding duties, the technician is responsible for assuring that all gas construction and maintenance work that is completed is performed in accordance with Company, State, and Federal regulations. This includes inspections and repairs. The Welder & Gas Distribution Technician is responsible for successfully completing all training, OJT Tasks and examinations as required. QUALIFICATIONS 1. High School Education or equivalent 2. Must have a Minimum of two years of commercial or industrial pipe welding experience, preferably within the gas utility industry. 3. Welding certification preferred. 4. Experience working with heavy construction equipment. 5. Ability to read blueprints and schematics. 6. This position will require the satisfactory completion of a physical pre-screening, completion of company training programs, evaluations and written test. 7. Qualified applicants must pass a pre-employment/pre-placement drug test in accordance with D.O.T regulations. 8. Must possess a valid driver’s license, CDL license preferred. 9. Ability and willingness to perform heavy physical work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and at times for extended periods. 10. Must have a work history that demonstrates safe work habits. Competencies: Build trusting relationships Manage and develop people Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration Lead change Communicate strategic vision Create an engaged workforce Focus on the customer Take ownership & accountability Build trusting relationships Worker Type: Regular Number of Openings: 1 Emergency Response: Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location. EEO Statement: Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status. VEVRRA Federal Contractor