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Welders in the gas industry not only weld and fit up welds, but also may perform general repair duties in addition to welding. On some jobs, particularly in pipeline welding, welder helpers are used to assist welders.

Responsibilities of a welder include:

Repairing pipelines
Maintaining drilling rigs
Fixing heavy equipment
Performing pipe welding or structural welding

Course Topics:

Natural Gas Employability Skills (3-5 days) (18hrs)
Safeland USA (8 hrs)
Natural Gas 101 (8 hrs)
Pressures & Forces (4 hrs)
Spill Prevention & Reporting (4 hrs)
Fall Protection (4 hrs)
Basic Welding Incl. Downhill (16 hrs)
Aerial Work Platform (8 hrs)
Rough Terrain Forklift (8 hrs)
Defensive Driving (4 hrs)
Basic First-Aid & CPR (4 hrs)

Industry Recognized Certifications Earned:

PEC SafeLand USA Basics Safety Awareness Orientation Card
- Meets API RP 75 & API RP T-1
JLG Safety Training for Rough Terrain Forklift Operator
- OSHA 29.CFR1919.178 (I)
JLG Safety Training for Aerial Work Platform Operator
- ANSI/SIA/OSHA Compliance
Medic Plus
- Basic First Aid and CPR Certification for Adults
National Safety Council
- Defensive Driving Course

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ENVIRONMENT

Work outdoors in all kinds of weather as part of a team

TYPICAL SCHEDULE

Shift work with 14 days on, 14 days off
12 hours a day
Overtime required

Keys for Success

Love the outdoors
Hard working
Dependable
Works well with others
Mechanically inclined
Physically fit
Fast learner
Safety conscious

Welder/Welder Helper

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ENVIRONMENT

TYPICAL SCHEDULE

Industry Sector(s)

Keys for Success

Training/Education

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