Underground Construction/Utility Pipe Welder
Who We Are
Cleveland Thermal has been keeping downtown Cleveland warm since 1894 — and cool since 1993. As one of the few district energy systems of its kind in the U.S., we supply steam heat and chilled water to residential, commercial, government, and institutional customers across the city. It's infrastructure that most people never see, but depend upon.
We're part of Corix, which delivers reliable and sustainable energy solutions to communities across North America.
About the Opportunity
This is a field role for someone who likes variety, takes pride in hands-on work, and wants to be part of a small, skilled crew doing something genuinely unique. You'll be working on underground steam and chilled water infrastructure beneath a major city — troubleshooting problems, making repairs, operating equipment, and keeping critical systems running year-round.
No two days look the same. You might spend a morning diagnosing an issue in a manhole, an afternoon running equipment on a construction site, and your next shift doing pipework. If that kind of variety appeals to you, this role is a good fit.
You'll spend about 95% of your time outdoors. Physical, hands-on work is the core of the job.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain and repair underground steam and chilled water distribution piping networks
- Inspect, repair, and document underground manholes and components
- Troubleshoot distribution and HVAC systems, including valves, steam traps, and pressure-reducing valves
- Set up job sites and work alongside crew members on underground excavation and utility repairs
- Operate heavy equipment, blowers, pumps, air compressors, and jack hammers
- Respond to emergency call-outs in a calm, professional manner
- Report leaks, damaged infrastructure, or any safety concerns promptly
- Provide daily reports, vehicle inspections, confined space entries, and manhole logs to the Energy Infrastructure Manager
- Step into the Energy Infrastructure Lead role when directed
- Maintain a clean, safe work environment across vehicles, the shop, and job sites
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures — always