Combo Pipe Welder JM

CEI Services•Abernathy, TX

10d

About The Position

The Combo Pipe Welder joins metal components in a range of configurations using the welding processes required by project specifications and applicable national codes. The role performs field welding on structural components, ductwork, hoppers, baghouses, attachment points, and pipe—including stainless steel, chrome, and carbon pipe. The Welder follows site safety requirements, quality-control documents, welding procedure specifications, and direction from project supervision while helping other crafts complete project work. This full-time position typically works 50 hours per week, with schedules subject to project requirements. Work may involve shifts and overtime, up to 12-hour shifts, and travel of up to 90%, with a presence at project sites and intermittent travel to the employee’s residence of record. The work takes place in changing outdoor and site conditions, including exposure to temperature extremes, dust, fumes, smoke, noise, uneven or confined areas, and work at heights.

Requirements

At least 4 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of MIC Health and Safety programs and project-specific regulations.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, plans, blueprints, and welding symbols.
Basic arithmetic skills, including adding and subtracting two-digit numbers and multiplying and dividing with tens and hundreds, including using units of weight, measurement, and volume.
Ability to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow established procedures and standards.
Ability to take direction from a higher-skilled worker or foreman.
Ability to perform hard physical work for shifts of up to 12 hours in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
Ability to push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; use arms, hands, and legs fully; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb.
Stamina to perform repetitive work continuously for several-hour intervals.
Ability to work in changing weather and site conditions and tolerate moderate exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noise.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hardhat, and a vest.
Ability to move around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas and work at heights while following fall-protection requirements and using required safety equipment.
Ability to evaluate information against measurable standards, notice details and slight differences in shapes and shading, and visualize three-dimensional objects from drawings.
Ability to maintain balance and coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet; adequate vision and hearing, naturally or with correction.
Willingness to travel up to 90% and work at project sites.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED certification.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret project plans, blueprints, weld symbols, and written instructions.
Follow project specifications, quality-control program documents, and welding procedure specifications (WPS).
Perform GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and other mixed-process welds as required by project needs.
Perform field-installation welds on structural components, ductwork, hoppers, baghouses, attachment points, and pipe, including stainless steel, chrome, and carbon pipe.
Select suitable welding filler materials based on welding procedure specifications.
Prepare welding surfaces according to the applicable welding procedure and joint details.
Assist pipe fitters with measurements, work-area preparation, material preparation, installation, and other tasks needed to complete the job.
Work with other crafts as appropriate to training and skill level, taking direction from higher-skilled workers or foremen.
Communicate problems, material needs, and observed hazards to the Foreman.
Work different shifts and overtime as required, meet production schedules, and attain accuracy standards.
Perform work safely, follow site and project-specific safety requirements, and participate in daily toolbox meetings when on site.