Welder- Job Summary
Applicant must possess the skills to work safely in an industrial plant environment. All welding functions applicable to the oil & gas production and midstream industry including but not limited to; cutting, beveling, welding, preparation, clean up & repairs, field takeoff and measurement:
Responsibilities and Duties
- 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.
Qualifications and Skills
- 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