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Workers for construction projects are not hired by Enbridge, but by Global Pipeline Partners, LLC, a partnership of experienced pipeline construction contractors working for Enbridge, and through union halls. There are several types of workers needed during this construction project, including:
General pipeline construction work: (back to top)
Enbridge has an upcoming pipeline construction project in Minnesota. Individuals who are looking for pipeline construction employment can obtain more information through the appropriate union halls in Minnesota. Due to current economic conditions, however, please note that some unions are not taking new members.
Perform the "hands-on" pipeline activities, such as the installation/removal of environmental control devices (silt fences, straw bales, erosion control matting, etc.), skid placement/removal, sandblasting, pipeline coating, assisting with pipe loading/unloading activities, hand tool use, removal of construction debris from the work areas.
Building and General Laborers - Local 1091: 2002 London Rd., Duluth, MN 55812
Responsible for driving, transporting and delivering personnel, materials and equipment for the project with company-supplied vehicles. Each driver must be qualified and licensed (CDL) to operate vehicles, such as one-ton pickups, passenger buses, dump trucks, water trucks, fuel trucks, tractor trailer and lowboy tractor trailers.
International Brotherhood of Teamsters - Local 346: PO Box 16208, Duluth, MN 55816
Responsible for the efficient and safe operation of heavy equipment, such as excavators, bull dozers, pipe layers, cranes, forklifts, farm tractors, generators, compressors, and pumps on the project. Also, the operator is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the equipment for wear and maintenance throughout the project.
International Union of Operating Engineers - Local 049: 2002 London Rd., Duluth MN 55812
Welders are responsible for welding the project pipe together for various needs, such as road bores, directional drills, pipe gang, firing line, and testing and tie-ins.
Welder helpers are assistants to the welder. They prepare all pipe ends to be welded with buffing being the most common method. The helpers also maintain a clean welding area during the weld process, again by buffing and, in some cases, grinding the weld metal pass made by their welder.
Pipeline Local 798: 4823 S. 83rd E. Ave., Tulsa, OK 74145
Pump Station & Terminal Work (back to top)
Upcoming project work in Minnesota will involve construction at existing Enbridge pump stations. For more information on these segments, contact the general contractors:
Subcontracting & Vendor (back to top)
As is the case with all our construction projects, Enbridge and our contractors intend to use as many local vendors and suppliers as practical. The following is a list of some of the outside services we may need during the course of our work on this project:
Security Sanitation services Hauling rock, sand, trash, etc Concrete suppliers Aggregate suppliers Office supply suppliers Office cleaning services Steel vendors MNDOT signage installation Local welding suppliers Construction material suppliers
Individuals and business interested and able to provide these services should contact:
Other Employment (back to top)
For non-construction, regular employment with Enbridge, please go to our websites at www.enbridge.com or www.enbridgeUS.com.
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