Welder

• Attend work on the schedule established by the employer and without excessive absenteeism.
• Follow all safe work practices and abide by company and site-specific safety policies.
• Assemble and install metal pipes and pipe fittings for stainless and carbon steel projects.
• Remove slag and rough spots from weld by operating grinders or scrapers to ensure smooth working surface.
• Use clamps, brackets, and hangers to secure pipes to structures
• Employ their knowledge of metallurgy to determine materials and equipment most suitable for a welding project
• Clean and prepare workpieces using chemical solutions etc. to remove foreign matter such as grease, rust etc.
• Use heating furnaces and weed burners to preheat metal pipes prior to welding or bending
• Cut and shape metal components to set specifications using power saws, chipping knives or other hand tools
• Fill holes, cracks, and dents on metal workpieces or pipe products
• Use micrometers, calipers and other precision measuring instruments to check gap allowances, grooves or angles
• Have basic knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining weld shrinkage and welding techniques.
• Assemble metal and non-metal pipes and pipe fitting using threading machine
• Study schematics, diagrams, and blueprints in order to determine the layout of pipes
• Measure and fabricate pipe routings to match existing in-line piping systems
• Control and turn valves or regulators to adjust flames and ensure proper use of welding gas
• Wear appropriate protective gear and ensure compliance with established health/safety regulations
• Troubleshoot a piping system and conduct diagnosis to identify and fix pipe problems
• Operate manual and automated welding units and equipment by depositing metal from electrode to work piece and joins edges of work piece.
• Maintain length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead.
• Weld in flat and vertical planes (all position welding).
• Examine weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Fabricate new or replacement parts for company equipment.

• Must own a suitable rig truck with welding machine.A complete rig setup is required including all hoses, torches, tips, beveling machine, clamps, rollout wheels, etc.
• Working knowledge of ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8 and API 1104.
• Ability to passes 100% x-ray site requirements.
• Downhill welding technique preferred.
• Previous welding experience in oil field in and around live process and high-pressure systems.
• Low hydrogen stick procedures mostly.
• Ability to TIG weld carbon and alloys.
• 5 + years of industrial construction/Oilfield construction/Pipeline construction preferred!
• Current/valid driver’s license
• Ability to work safely with others to achieve job goals
• Self-motivated employee that can take direction and follow daily job duties
• Read blue prints, ISO drawings, and P&IDs
• Education: High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) Preferred
• Experience –5+ years' welding experience preferred, 3 Year oilfield experience at a minimum. Must pass the prescribed weld test.
• Must have a working knowledge of various welding codes, specifications, techniques and methods

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