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CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.
Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
CenterPoint Energy is looking for a Welder Forepersonto join our Team, located in MInneapolis, Minnesota.
You will have the ability to: To weld and perform layout work required on new and replacement gas facilities, including those designed as transmission lines. To provide training & mentoring for all welders. To weld as necessary, install and maintain the distribution system, make welded repairs on vehicles and equipment and to weld specialty items as needed. Provide work direction and performance feedback to all Weld Shop personnel. Ensure that distribution regulation posts, loops, and meter sets are fabricated to CenterPoint Energy's specifications.
- Welds on all gas facilities to include those designated as transmission or distribution, to accomplish the installation and maintain the life of the gas mains and services.
- Manages daily work assignments of all welders to include fabrication requests for stocking the main warehouse for construction equipment.
- Trains new welders in proper welding techniques, procedures and proper use of tools.
- Uses flame cutting torches and other approved power tools to cut, bevel and trim as needed to follow proper welding procedures.
- Complete layout work on gas main and service installations, offsets, and relocations.
- Makes welded repairs on vehicles and equipment to extend the working life and/or make changes and modifications.
- Maintains truck and shop welding and fabrication equipment to ensure maximum performance and safe operations.
- Requires a high school education or the equivalent knowledge of English, basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and the calculation of fractions and/or percentages), grammar and punctuation.
- Requires three years welding work experience on natural gas distribution and/or transmission pipelines.
We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.
At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
What we bring to you
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
- Transit subsidies
- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
- Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
Job Type:Full Time
Posting Start Date: 05/20/2024
Posting End Date: 05/17/2024
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
CenterPoint Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer looking to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, people with disabilities, and veterans.