National Fuel has an immediate, full-time opening for a Welder in our Operations Department at our Mineral Springs Service Center located in West Seneca, NY. National Fuel is proud to have an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, hard work is rewarded and promotion from within is supported. We offer exciting career opportunities for talented and ambitious job seekers and encourage you to apply today.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must pass the qualifying tests under the API Standard 1104 within two months of employment
Required to make acceptable welds in any position using qualified procedures, prescribed techniques and welding equipment
Must be able to work from shop prints and sketches, weld on pipelines containing gas, and perform all cutting operations with a torch
The successful candidate will be expected to become a qualified National Fuel Gas Steel Inspector and obtain an AWS CWI as well as an API 1169 Pipeline Inspector certification. As a qualified National Fuel Gas Steel Inspector, the candidate will be expected to travel, and be out of town for extended periods of time
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent PLUS five years’ experience in welding/fabrication
Preference will be given to candidates with college credits
Candidate must be able to weld both uphill and downhill using the SMAW process on carbon steel pipe, and must be able to fabricate small and large piping spools with radiographic quality
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with other welding processes (GMAW, FCAW), and working on pipelines with in-service welding is highly desirable
ABOUT NATIONAL FUEL:
National Fuel is a diversified energy company headquartered near Buffalo, NY. Our employees continue to be the most important part of our Company and have made us who we are today. We are dedicated to the communities in which we live and work and have nearly 2,000 employees in Western NY and Northwest PA.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
This is a position within the Company’s collective bargaining unit a starting rate of pay of $45.48/hour, after 6 months $46.48/hour, and after 1 year $48.90 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
National Fuel offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following:
Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage Paid Company Holidays
Dental and Vision Coverage Parental Leave for Mothers and Fathers
401(k) with Company Match Life Insurance
Company Funded Retirement Savings Account Flexible Spending Account
Paid Vacation & Sick Time Charitable Giving Programs
HOW TO APPLY:
The successful candidate will be required to pass a DOT mandated drug test, as well as participate in random drug testing. The DOT maintains a list of banned substances which includes medicinal or recreational marijuana. For confidential consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter (preferably in PDF format) by May 30, 2025, to jobs@natfuel.com. Attachments with a .docm extension will not be accepted.
Please reference position #25-033NY – Welder in the subject line of your email
National Fuel is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We believe our differences makes us all better, pushing us to look at things differently while enriching our own personal life experiences. That’s why we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive work environment.
We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.