TankWorx + Construction Services, LLC
Tank Welder - New Construction & Repairs
Position Summary
The Tank Welder is responsible for performing structural and pressure-retaining welding associated with aboveground storage tank construction, repairs, alterations, and maintenance in accordance with applicable codes, customer specifications, and company quality standards. This position performs welding on API 650 new tank construction, API 653 repairs, structural steel, nozzles, attachments, and related industrial fabrication while maintaining the highest standards of safety, workmanship, and productivity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform welding on aboveground storage tanks in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
- Weld carbon steel components used in API 650 new tank construction.
- Perform repair welding on existing storage tanks in accordance with API 653 requirements.
- Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, isometric drawings, and fabrication drawings.
- Prepare base materials by grinding, beveling, fitting, cleaning, and aligning components prior to welding.
- Perform SMAW (Stick), FCAW (Flux Core), and GMAW (MIG) welding as required by project specifications.
- Perform full penetration and fillet welds on tank bottoms, shell plates, roof plates, structural members, and attachments.
- Weld nozzles, manways, reinforcing pads, stair systems, platforms, handrails, and structural steel.
- Maintain proper weld quality while meeting production requirements.
- Follow approved welding procedures and ensure weld parameters remain within specification.
- Inspect completed welds for quality and workmanship before submitting for Quality Control inspection.
- Repair weld discontinuities identified during visual, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, radiographic, or vacuum box inspections.
- Operate welding machines, grinders, torches, plasma cutters, carbon arc gouging equipment, and hand tools safely.
- Assist with fit-up activities when required.
- Maintain welding equipment in safe operating condition.
- Properly identify and store welding consumables.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas.
- Participate in daily Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), toolbox meetings, and pre-task planning.
- Follow all OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and customer site requirements.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Assist other craft personnel as workload requires.
- Perform additional duties assigned by supervisors.
Required Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Completion of an accredited welding program preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of industrial welding experience preferred.
- Experience with API 650 tank construction preferred.
- Experience with API 653 tank repairs preferred.
- Experience working in refineries, petrochemical plants, terminals, manufacturing facilities, or industrial construction environments.
- Ability to successfully pass company welding qualification tests.
Knowledge
- SMAW welding processes
- FCAW welding processes
- GMAW welding processes
- Welding metallurgy
- Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
- Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)
- API 650 construction requirements
- API 653 repair requirements
- AWS welding standards
- Blueprint reading
- Welding symbols
- Joint preparation
- Fit-up techniques
- Carbon arc gouging
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Plasma cutting
- Grinding and finishing techniques
- Structural steel fabrication
- Tank erection methods
- Industrial construction practices
- Safe rigging practices
- Crane signaling awareness
- Welding distortion control
- Weld inspection methods
- OSHA construction regulations
- Confined space safety
- Fall protection requirements
- Lockout/Tagout procedures
- Fire prevention during hot work
- Safe use of welding equipment
- Material handling procedures
- Quality control requirements
Required Skills
- Arc welding
- Flux core welding
- MIG welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Precision measuring
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Mechanical aptitude
- Problem solving
- Quality workmanship
- Time management
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Dependability
- Safety awareness
- Equipment operation
- Grinding and finishing
- Material preparation
- Torch cutting
- Fit-up assistance
- Productivity
- Work ethic
Certifications (Preferred)
- AWS Certified Welder
- OSHA 10 Construction
- TWIC Card
- NCCER Welding Certification
- Confined Space Training
- Fall Protection Training
- Hot Work Training
- First Aid/CPR Certification
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
- Frequently stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl, and climb throughout the workday.
- Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; heavier items with assistance or lifting equipment.
- Perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements while welding, grinding, and handling materials.
- Work in awkward positions for extended periods.
- Climb ladders, scaffolding, tank shells, and elevated structures.
- Work in confined spaces and elevated work areas.
- Maintain visual acuity to inspect welds and identify defects.
- Ability to distinguish colors required for welding safety and equipment indicators.
- Wear required welding PPE, including welding hood, respirator (when required), gloves, leather protection, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, and steel-toe boots.
- Work in extreme outdoor temperatures, humidity, rain, dust, and industrial environments.
Work Environment
- Petrochemical plants
- Refineries
- Chemical facilities
- Tank terminals
- Industrial manufacturing facilities
- Heavy industrial construction sites
- Outdoor work in varying weather conditions
- Shutdowns, turnarounds, and capital projects
- Frequent overtime, weekends, holidays, and travel as required
ADA Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
To successfully perform this job, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation. The position requires the ability to:
- Safely perform welding operations in industrial construction environments.
- Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including welding hood, hard hat, gloves, respirator (when required), safety glasses, hearing protection, flame-resistant clothing, and steel-toe boots.
- Safely climb ladders, scaffolding, tank shells, and elevated work areas.
- Work in confined spaces when project requirements dictate.
- Perform repetitive motions associated with welding, grinding, and material handling.
- Distinguish visual indicators, weld defects, warning labels, and safety signals.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, inspectors, and customers.
- Safely operate welding machines, cutting equipment, grinders, and other industrial tools.
- Meet customer-specific site access requirements, including applicable safety training and medical clearances as required by client facilities.
Performance Expectations
Success in this position is measured by:
- Producing high-quality welds that meet or exceed project specifications.
- Passing required visual and nondestructive examinations (NDE).
- Maintaining an excellent safety record.
- Meeting productivity and schedule expectations.
- Following approved welding procedures and quality standards.
- Demonstrating craftsmanship, professionalism, reliability, and teamwork.
- Maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Supporting the company''s commitment to safety, integrity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
TankWorx + Construction Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 225-746-7010.