Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Department : Piping and Rigging

Reports To : Piping Project Manager

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Summary : Multi-process Combo Welder with a strong specialty focus in pipe welding. Performs high-quality welds using GTAW (TIG) and SMAW (Stick) and as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Perform pipe and structural welds using SMAW and GTAW; use GMAW/FCAW as required.
2. Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and specialty alloys as required (e.g., P11, P22, P91).
3. Read and interpret drawings, isometrics, and weld symbols: verify dimensions and fit-up.
4. Select the appropriate process, filler and equipment based on WPS/job requirements.
5. Set up, tack and weld components to specification; cut and prep material as needed.
6. Weld in all positions (flat, vertical, horizontal, overhead) to required quality standards.
7. Grind, bevel, and prep pipe/steel; clean and inspect completed welds.
8. Maintain tools and welding equipment to prevent safety or quality issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities : This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must have proven welding experience with strong attention to quality and detail. Strong proficiency in GTAW (TIG) and SMAW (stick); GMAW (Mig)/FCAW (Flux Core) experience preferred. Ability to read interpret drawings, isometrics, technical documents and weld procedures. Skilled with common trade tools (electrical and hand tools) used for cutting, fitting, and prep. Working knowledge of welding safety standards and PPE requirements.

Ability to pass the following weld tests: 6 SCH80 CS 6G SMAW 6010/7018

2 SCH80 CS 6G GTAW w/ ER70S2

6 SCH10 SS 6G GTAW w/ ER308L

Education and/or Experience : Journeymans Card or equivalent tradesman certificate; or at least 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous ASME pipe-welding experience is highly preferred.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills : Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as length, angle, degree turns, take-a-ways for different size pipe 45s and 90s, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities: This position requires the use of emotional control and the ability to sustain attention.

Other Qualifications : Must be able to travel and have reliable transportation.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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