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Allegheny Contracting

Pipeline utility contractor focusing on safety

Rig Welder/Line Welder

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Apple Grove, WV, USA+1 moreMore locations: Ridgway, PA, USA
In PersonPipeline welding and station fabrication at headquarters in Ridgway, PA and Apple Grove, WV.
Manufacturing & Production OperationsWelding & Metal Fabrication

About the job

Requirements
  • Proven experience as a pipeline welder.
  • Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
  • Knowledge of relevant safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing.
  • Professional certification, such as an American Welding Society welding certificate.
  • High school diploma or equivalent with technical training in welding.
Responsibilities
  • Interpret blueprints, sketches, or welding process specifications.
  • Operate manual welding equipment to fuse metal segments.
  • Prepare and set up welding equipment.
  • Monitor the welding process and adjust speed and voltage for optimal results.
  • Inspect welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Perform maintenance on welding equipment.
  • Test and inspect welded surfaces to ensure the highest quality.
  • Adhere to all safety guidelines and report unsafe conditions.
  • Conduct welding operations while adhering to safety standards and project timelines.
  • Cut and permanently join metal parts using appropriate welding techniques.

About the company

Allegheny Contracting, LLC provides pipeline and utility contracting services with a strong emphasis on safety for commercial, industrial, governmental, and public utility clients in the oil and gas and land development sectors in Ridgway, Pennsylvania. It carries out on-site pipeline work such as directional drilling, trenching, and related utilities using teams that follow client specifications, regulatory requirements, and safety standards. The company differentiates itself through a solid safety record, active industry involvement, and third-party verifications, including memberships in the Northeast Gas Association and the National Utility Contractor's Association, as well as ISNETWORLD and the Better Business Bureau. Its goal is to deliver reliable utility contracting with high-quality workmanship while prioritizing safety and client satisfaction across diverse markets.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Ridgway, Pennsylvania

Founded

1997

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What believers are saying

  • Allegheny posted openings in Ridgway, York, State College, and Altoona during August 2026.
  • Its careers page on August 20, 2026 emphasized unwavering safety protocols.
  • PHMSA’s January 22, 2026 DIMP bulletin increases compliance-driven demand for pipe repair.

What critics are saying

  • Allegheny depends on natural gas utility capital spending and regulatory inspection cycles.
  • Precision’s ownership can squeeze autonomy, pricing, and integration by 2026.
  • A serious safety incident or PHMSA enforcement could halt field work and destroy trust.

What makes Allegheny Contracting unique

  • Allegheny combines gas transmission integrity repairs with distribution replacement across Mid-Atlantic and Midwest.
  • Its crews perform hot tapping, stoppling, coating, welding, and composite wrapping.
  • Brent Buehler stayed after MPE and Precision’s August 22, 2024 acquisition.

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Growth & Insights and Company News

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PR Newswire
Aug 22nd, 2024
MPE Partners Acquires Allegheny Contracting

MPE Partners and its portfolio company Precision Pipeline Services announced the acquisition of Allegheny Contracting, a provider of technical utility services for the natural gas market in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. The acquisition aims to enhance service offerings and support growth. Allegheny's Founder and CEO, Brent Buehler, and its management team will continue to lead the company. The deal also follows the prior acquisition of SabCon Underground, reinforcing MPE's commitment to utility services.