Job Description

Overview

The Pipe Welder Journeyman is responsible for planning, laying out, welding, installing, testing, and repairing various types of pipes and tubular products according to industry standards and specifications. This skilled position requires precision and coordination with field labor crews to ensure efficient installations.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, diagram, and lay out for pipe welder’s work.
  • Coordinate with field labor crew for efficient installations.
  • Position the weld setup, fit the piping, and perform welds involving a high degree of precision independently.
  • Lay out and assemble pipes accurately according to production standards, quality requirements, safety requirements, code, design, and specifications.
  • Make welding repairs and correct substandard welds.
  • Assist with coordination of any pre-fabrication layout or installation.
  • Assist with rigging of material.
  • Operate air arc gouger, grinder, stress relieving machine, and other industry machines, tools, and equipment.
  • Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; determine time, costs, resources, or materials needed for work activities.
  • Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies, and take corrective action as needed.

Requirements

  • May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
  • Must possess strong working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
  • Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
  • Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools, layout tools, and measurement tools.

Additional Information

  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
  • Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions.
  • Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays as required.
  • May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas.
  • Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment.
  • May be required to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across the construction/industrial site.
  • Must have required tools.
  • Must pass weld testing.
  • U.S. Driver's License may be required.
  • Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.