Job Description

Overview

Ergon - West Virginia, Inc. in Newell, WV is seeking a Pipefitter/Welder to support the installation and repair of piping and structural steel within the Maintenance Construction Department. The company values a relationship-driven culture and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Responsibilities

  • Reads, understands, and works off drawings.
  • Performs SMAW/stick, GTAW/TIG and MIG welding.
  • Fabricates pipe per Ergon Piping line class specifications.
  • Certified to fillet/socket weld and provides welds that meet B31.3 standards.
  • Makes piping changes per Ergon Specifications.
  • Completes work orders and properly documents all repairs.
  • Operates a manlift and forklift.
  • Operates a track torch, bevel torch, hand torch, plasma arc and other specialized tools.
  • Repairs and services all piping, tanks, boilers, vessels, and valves.
  • Torques flanges and associated equipment.
  • Repairs, services, cleans, inspects, torques, and performs general maintenance on exchangers.
  • Performs on-call duties as required on a rotating basis.
  • Assists in performance of preventive maintenance on refinery equipment.
  • Always keeps safe work habits as the highest priority.
  • Always maintains a clean and well-organized workspace.
  • Strives to develop good working relationships with all co-workers, contractors, and associates.

Requirements

  • Previous experience with equipment in an industrial operations setting such as refining, chemical or manufacturing.
  • Knowledge and experience with SMAW/stick, GTAW/TIG and MIG welding.
  • Experience using a torch, plasma arc and operating a forklift preferred.
  • Two (2) years' experience in the installation of piping and structural steel.
  • Must be able to work from an elevated platform, in a confined space and in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs is beneficial.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver's license must be maintained.
  • Strong communication skills required including written and verbal.
  • Computer proficiency.
  • Safety conscious and able to work in a team environment.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Applicants must submit a resume to personnelwv@ergon.com.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
  • A clean MVR is required.
  • We are an EEO/AAP employer.
  • Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
PTO

How this job compares in Hancock County, WV

The local market in Hancock County, WV

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Hancock County, WV, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across West Virginia as a whole we're tracking 8 other active welding openings from 6 employers. Browse welding jobs across West Virginia.

The most active employers in West Virginia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Jennmar (2) and ShalePro Energy Services (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Stick work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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