Important Application Submission InformationIn order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, November 4, 2025<h2>More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.</h2>Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.**** Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at Welder or Journeyman Welder ****This position is responsible for all duties associated with and related to the safe, efficient and cost-effective installation and maintenance of natural gas facilities. This position is responsible for welding, fabrication, installation and maintenance of natural gas distribution and transmission systems. This position prepares the employee to progress to the Journeyman Welder position. In addition, this position must follow all Company policies/procedures and local/state regulations.Duties and responsibilities as needed and required include:<ul><li>Assist with the duties associated with fabrication, testing, modifying, and installing meter and regulator stations under close supervision of more senior Fabrication employees</li><li>Installing, maintaining, repairing, relocating, and retiring new or existing pipelines to include emergency response under close supervision of more senior Fabrication employees</li><li>Perform structural and pipe welding duties associated with live gas carrying components in our system</li><li>Completion of Fabrication documentation and administrative paperwork</li><li>Preventive maintenance and upkeep of company vehicles and equipment</li><li>Assist all Fabrication employees as needed</li><li>Observe Journeyman Welder welding technique and make practice position welds to acquire greater skill</li><li>Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in safely using all tools and equipment associated with the Fabrication Shop and Fabrication field work</li><li>Must be able to successfully promote to the “Journeyman Welder” position within the timeframes outlined in the Contract and Employee Development Guide</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul>Basic Qualifications for Welder<ul><li>Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License</li><li>Possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 1 year of hire</li><li>Possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent</li><li>Demonstrate effective communication skills (Verbal &amp; Written), interpersonal skills and safety awareness</li><li>2 years of natural gas pipeline experience </li><li>PC Knowledge working in a Windows environment</li></ul>Additional Preferred QualificationsMust meet the Company's requirements as to GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS, have all the qualifications of a Welder Apprentice and, in addition<ul><li>Must have worked as a Welder Apprentice for one and one-half (1 ½) years.</li><li>Must demonstrate ability to perform duties of this job through the medium of tests designed for measuring individual qualifications before entering this classification.</li><li>Must be able to read blueprints or sketches and be able to construct welding fittings or assemblies as shown by the blueprints or sketches.</li><li>Must be able and willing to direct the work of other employees in this or less skilled classifications.</li></ul>Basic Qualifications for Journeyman Welder<ul><li>Possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent</li><li>4 years of natural gas pipeline welding experience and/or have completed a measurable (inches of successful weld) amount of production welds (as per the current industry standard)</li><li>Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and obtain a Commercial Driver's License A within 1 year of entering position</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to pass “Multiple Qualification” welding test in accordance with the latest edition of API 1104</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to pass “In-Service” welding test in accordance with the latest edition of API 1104 (Appendix B)</li><li>Maintain “current” welding status for all welding procedures</li><li>Ability to read and interpret engineering and construction design drawings</li><li>Demonstrate PC knowledge working in a windows environment</li><li>Demonstrate effective communication skills (verbal &amp; written), interpersonal skills and safety awareness</li></ul>Additional Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>2 years Technical School Education or associate degree</li><li>6 years of natural gas pipeline welding experience</li><li>TDW/Mueller Tapping Experience</li><li>NC Fuel Piping, plumbing, or electrical license</li><li>Possess and maintain a valid CDL License</li></ul><div></div>Work Requirements:<ul><li>Onsite Mobility Classification - Work will be performed at a Duke Energy facility</li><li>Must work outdoors in adverse weather conditions; lifting up to 75lbs; frequent walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, stooping, crawling, standing, digging, and climbing; works on uneven terrain; many times with heavy vegetation; manual dexterity (hand/eye coordination); keen eyesight; good hearing; good sense of smell; ability to use breathing apparatus when responding to gas leaks.</li><li>Weekend and evening work as required. Subject to work extended hours and must be available for call-out and emergency response. Some Rotating shifts and overnight travel will be required.</li></ul>Travel Requirements5-15%<h3>Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)</h3>No<h3>Represented/Union Position</h3>IBE Local 1902<h3>Visa Sponsored Position</h3>No<h3>Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.</h3><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/privacy">Privacy</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/ccpa-opt-out-request-form">Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/customer-service/accessibility">Accessibility</a>

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Welder / Journeyman Welder - Charlotte, NC

Important Application Submission InformationIn order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, November 4, 2025<h2>More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.</h2>Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.**** Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at Welder or Journeyman Welder ****This position is responsible for all duties associated with and related to the safe, efficient and cost-effective installation and maintenance of natural gas facilities. This position is responsible for welding, fabrication, installation and maintenance of natural gas distribution and transmission systems. This position prepares the employee to progress to the Journeyman Welder position. In addition, this position must follow all Company policies/procedures and local/state regulations.Duties and responsibilities as needed and required include:<ul><li>Assist with the duties associated with fabrication, testing, modifying, and installing meter and regulator stations under close supervision of more senior Fabrication employees</li><li>Installing, maintaining, repairing, relocating, and retiring new or existing pipelines to include emergency response under close supervision of more senior Fabrication employees</li><li>Perform structural and pipe welding duties associated with live gas carrying components in our system</li><li>Completion of Fabrication documentation and administrative paperwork</li><li>Preventive maintenance and upkeep of company vehicles and equipment</li><li>Assist all Fabrication employees as needed</li><li>Observe Journeyman Welder welding technique and make practice position welds to acquire greater skill</li><li>Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in safely using all tools and equipment associated with the Fabrication Shop and Fabrication field work</li><li>Must be able to successfully promote to the “Journeyman Welder” position within the timeframes outlined in the Contract and Employee Development Guide</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul>Basic Qualifications for Welder<ul><li>Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License</li><li>Possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 1 year of hire</li><li>Possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent</li><li>Demonstrate effective communication skills (Verbal &amp; Written), interpersonal skills and safety awareness</li><li>2 years of natural gas pipeline experience&nbsp;</li><li>PC Knowledge working in a Windows environment</li></ul>Additional Preferred QualificationsMust meet the Company's requirements as to GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS, have all the qualifications of a Welder Apprentice and, in addition<ul><li>Must have worked as a Welder Apprentice for one and one-half (1 ½) years.</li><li>Must demonstrate ability to perform duties of this job through the medium of tests designed for measuring individual qualifications before entering this classification.</li><li>Must be able to read blueprints or sketches and be able to construct welding fittings or assemblies as shown by the blueprints or sketches.</li><li>Must be able and willing to direct the work of other employees in this or less skilled classifications.</li></ul>Basic Qualifications for Journeyman Welder<ul><li>Possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent</li><li>4 years of natural gas pipeline welding experience and/or have completed a measurable (inches of successful weld) amount of production welds (as per the current industry standard)</li><li>Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and obtain a Commercial Driver's License A within 1 year of entering position</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to pass “Multiple Qualification” welding test in accordance with the latest edition of API 1104</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to pass “In-Service” welding test in accordance with the latest edition of API 1104 (Appendix B)</li><li>Maintain “current” welding status for all welding procedures</li><li>Ability to read and interpret engineering and construction design drawings</li><li>Demonstrate PC knowledge working in a windows environment</li><li>Demonstrate effective communication skills (verbal &amp; written), interpersonal skills and safety awareness</li></ul>Additional Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>2 years Technical School Education or associate degree</li><li>6 years of natural gas pipeline welding experience</li><li>TDW/Mueller Tapping Experience</li><li>NC Fuel Piping, plumbing, or electrical license</li><li>Possess and maintain a valid CDL License</li></ul><div></div>Work Requirements:<ul><li>Onsite Mobility Classification - Work will be performed at a Duke Energy facility</li><li>Must work outdoors in adverse weather conditions; lifting up to 75lbs; frequent walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, stooping, crawling, standing, digging, and climbing; works on uneven terrain; many times with heavy vegetation; manual dexterity (hand/eye coordination); keen eyesight; good hearing; good sense of smell; ability to use breathing apparatus when responding to gas leaks.</li><li>Weekend and evening work as required. Subject to work extended hours and must be available for call-out and emergency response. Some Rotating shifts and overnight travel will be required.</li></ul>Travel Requirements5-15%<h3>Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)</h3>No<h3>Represented/Union Position</h3>IBE Local 1902<h3>Visa Sponsored Position</h3>No<h3>Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.</h3><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/privacy">Privacy</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/ccpa-opt-out-request-form">Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/customer-service/accessibility">Accessibility</a>

Welder / Journeyman Welder - Charlotte, NC

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