Specialty Welder
On-siteWaller, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome-moly, aluminum, Inconel, and titanium to ASME and B31.3 code standards. Interpret engineering drawings, isometrics, and weld maps to perform fit-up, tacking, and final welding of pipe spools and pressure vessels. Monitor pre-heat and interpass temperatures, perform visual inspections, and document records while maintaining welding equipment and adhering to OSHA protocols. Travel to field sites in refineries and petrochemical plants to test for leaks and implement repairs. Requires minimum five years of hands-on experience with current AWS or ASME Section IX qualifications and willingness to obtain a TWIC card.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on welding experience
- demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following: pipe/pressure vessel, stainless steel, aluminum, or exotic alloys
- Current AWS or ASME Section IX welder qualifications
- pipe welding certifications
- Proficiency in GTAW/TIG welding
- open root pipe experience
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret weld symbols, P&IDs, isometric drawings, and weld maps
- Working knowledge of applicable codes: ASME B31.3, Section VIII; AWS D1.1/D1.2
- Ability to pass client-specific or project-specific Welder Qualification Tests (WQTs) on demand
- Valid driver's license
- clean driving record
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
- Experience working under an ASME/NBBI R or U stamp repair program
- Experience in gas processing, LNG, chemical processing, or oil refining environments
- TWIC card
- ability to obtain one
- Completion of an accredited welding technology program or registered apprenticeship
- Willing to travel
Desired Qualifications
- expertise in pipe and pressure vessel welding and/or aluminum and exotic alloy fabrication
- multiple current certifications
- comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- takes pride in precision workmanship
- Perform GTAW (TIG), SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), and FCAW welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome-moly, aluminum, Inconel, titanium, and other exotic alloys
- Weld pipe systems and pressure vessels to ASME Section VIII and B31.3 piping code requirements
- Interpret and work from engineering drawings, isometrics, weld maps, WPS (Weld Procedure Specifications), and PQRs
- Perform fit-up, tacking, and final welding of pipe spools, pressure vessels, and structural components
- Conduct pre-heat and interpass temperature monitoring in accordance with applicable welding procedure
- Perform visual weld inspections and document weld records
- Maintain proper care and operation of welding equipment including machines, torches, and safety gear
- Follow all site safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and applicable safety standards
- participate in daily JSA/toolbox talks
- Travel to field sites and customer facilities as assigned
- work in varied environments including refineries, petrochemical plants, gas processing, and other industrial sites
- Perform testing on piping and pressure vessels to identify potential leaks
- work with supervision to develop and implement a repair to the pipe or vessel
- Collaborate with project managers, supervisors, and inspectors to meet project milestones and quality standards
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