***This position is eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus***
This position will be based at the Roseville, MN facility. This position is subject to both pre-employment and random DOT drug testing. This position is responsible for welder support by maintaining and operating tools and equipment associated with pipeline maintenance and repair and ensures a clean and organized work environment.
• Assists with all facets of safe excavation practices per established company policies and OSHA requirements.
• Safely locate, probe, and mark the location of underground utilities and pipelines.
• Acts as a spotter during mechanical excavation of pipeline.
• Responds to high priority and emergency situations to limit the impact to the environment, community and business objectives.
• Acts as a fire watch during hot work activities.
• Provides welder helper duties during pipe fabrication, pipe cutouts and repairs.
• Operates tools and equipment including beveling machines, grinders, torches, hoists, welding machines, etc.
• Applies joint and pipe coating to pipeline assets prior to backfilling.
• Assists during hydrostatic testing activities.
• Performs periodic and routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 1 year of experience preferred.
- A CDL or the ability to obtain a CDL within 12 months of hire.
- Ability to safely use the required hand/power tools necessary to complete basic tasks associated with pipeline, facility and pump station maintenance and repairs.
- Ability to work in all types of weather conditions and seasons. Travel for extended periods of time is required (80% travel).
- Willingness to respond to emergency situations on a 24 hour/365 day per year basis.
- Ability to follow directions and work independently with instructions and/or in a team environment.
- Experience operating a skid loader is preferred.
When a higher-level position exists candidates with greater qualifications may be considered for the position.
Any offers of employment with NuStar are contingent upon, among other things, the successful completion of a drug test and investigation background check, as provided by law.