Combination Welder

Brown & Root•Sabine Pass, TX

About The Position

The Combination Welder performs multi-process pipe welding, with proficiency in SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW; x-ray-quality welding may be required. The role lays out, aligns, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structures and systems such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, buildings, and pipe, following blueprints and metallurgy requirements. Work may involve flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions and only welding procedures for which the employee is certified. The welder selects materials, equipment, and layouts according to specifications; operates arc and arc-gas welding equipment; inspects welds; and may clean, prepare, preheat, cut, repair, or finish metal and welds. The role also involves moving materials and equipment, assisting with installation and other mechanics’ work, maintaining and cleaning tools, and complying with safety and project rules. Respiratory protection is common and may be required. Applicants must pass employer performance or standard tests to meet certification standards. The position works under immediate supervision and typically reports to a supervisor or manager. It may require a high school diploma or equivalent and prior experience in the field or a related area. The role involves standing, walking, sitting, lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds, and varying levels of reaching, handling, and fingering.

Requirements

Be capable of certification on multi-process pipe and proficient in SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW welding processes; x-ray qualities may be required.
Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Apply basic mathematics to solve problems.
Plan work and select appropriate tools.
Visualize three-dimensional objects from plans and drawings.
Compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
Pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards and perform only procedures certified in.
A high school diploma or equivalent and prior experience in the field or a related area may be required.

Responsibilities

Select pipe, related materials, equipment, and layouts according to specifications.
Plan assembly and welding by applying knowledge of geometry, metal properties, machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.
Use applicable welding processes, which may include Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc welding.
Lay out, position, align, and fit components together in various body positions.
Bolt, clamp, tack weld, and weld metal components, including piping systems, plate, pipe, tube, and structural shapes.
Set welding-unit cable parameters, obtain and install the specified electrode or wire, start the power supply, and guide the electrode or gun along the weld line to create the specified fusion and bead.
Apply filler rod when needed; clean or degrease weld joints and work areas; repair damaged parts and fill holes; remove excess or defective weld material, slag, and spatter; preheat work pieces; and cut metal plates or structural shapes as needed.
Examine welds for bead size and other specifications.
Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and work pieces during installation.
Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment.
Assist other mechanics as needed.
Pass employer performance tests or standard tests for certification and perform only certified procedures.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.