Independent Contractor Rig Welder Jobs in Connecticut

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At Enbridge, our commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence drives everything we do. As a Senior Welder, you will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity and safe operation of our pipeline infrastructure by performing advanced welding activities, supporting maintenance and construction projects, and sharing your expertise with team members. This is an opportunity to apply your technical skills in a hands-on field environment while contributing to the safe delivery of energy across North America.

Ready to put your Welding expertise to work? Join Enbridge and help maintain the infrastructure that powers communities every day. Apply today! #joinourteamfield

What You Will Do:

• Perform pipeline and facility welding activities while maintaining and passing required welding qualifications in accordance with applicable industry standards, including API 1104.

• Safely operate and maintain welding, cutting, and oxyacetylene equipment to support maintenance, repair, and construction activities.

• Read and interpret blueprints, layouts, as-built drawings, and technical specifications to complete fabrication and repair work accurately.

• Identify and measure pipe, valves, fittings, and other components using mechanical and electronic measuring devices.

• Support gas handling, non-destructive testing (NDT), and pressure testing activities while ensuring compliance with operating procedures and regulatory requirements.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced employees and contractors, sharing technical expertise and promoting safe work practices.

• Participate in work planning activities, contribute operational insights, and help ensure safe, reliable, and efficient pipeline operations.

Who You Are:

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five years of directly related welding training and experience.

• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.

• Ability to maintain required welding qualifications and certifications for routinely used welding processes.

• Strong technical, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to safety and thorough knowledge of safe welding and cutting practices.

• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions while following established procedures.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

Preferred:

• Experience working in pipeline, natural gas, energy, or industrial operations environments.

• Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, pressure testing procedures, NDT processes, and gas handling operations.

• Experience directing work crews, mentoring apprentices, or providing technical guidance in the field.

• Familiarity with fabrication, construction drawings, and field-based maintenance activities.

• Proven ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with company standards and procedures.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily field-based position with outdoor work in varying weather and environmental conditions.

• Frequent physical activity including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, entering excavations, kneeling, reaching, and walking on uneven terrain.

• Must be available for overtime, weekend work, shift schedules, on-call duties, standby assignments, and overnight travel as required.

• Position is classified as both a Safety Critical and Safety Sensitive role therefore you will undergo various background screenings that include but is not limited to 5-year driving record, criminal check and a company sponsored medical.

• Must reside within, or be willing to relocate within, 30 miles of the assigned reporting location.

• Requires adherence to all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:

Grasping, kneeling, light - moderate lifting (objects up to 50 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office) include but are not limited to:

Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

Salary:

• Ranges from $40.00 - $49.50 hourly USD for US locations based upon candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity.

• Applicable compensation policies and guidelines apply to internal candidates.

Benefits:

• A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance and disability.

• A paid maternity and parental leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event.

• Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.

• Paid time off/vacation/sick, plus paid personal days off (depending on location), and paid holidays.

• An Employee and Family Assistance Program.

• A Wellness Program, which focuses on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.

• Enbridge's FlexWork (hybrid work model) offers eligible employees (Manager and below) the option for a compressed work week schedule. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option. #LI-Hybrid

At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion.We are proud to bean Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law.Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@enbridge.com.

Information For Applicants:

• Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.

• We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

• Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com