Overview
The Pipe Welder position involves planning, laying out, welding, installing, testing, and repairing various types of pipes and tubular products according to industry standards and specifications. The role requires a high degree of 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 set up, 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 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.
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 working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safely and efficiently.
- Able to meet all physical requirements.
- Must have all required tools.
- Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft).
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload.
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.