Combo Pipe Welder Journeyman
Kiewit•Pacific Junction, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
Plan, lay out, weld, install, test, and repair pipe and similar tubular products in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, welding codes, and industry standards. The role involves precise independent welding and fitting, coordinating with field crews, supporting prefabrication and rigging, operating industry tools and equipment, and checking work for compliance with contract plans and specifications.
Requirements
- May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
- Experience with Stick/SMAW and MIG/GMAW welding processes.
- Welding experience in the 2G, 3G, and 4G positions.
- Strong working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
- May require a U.S. driver's license.
- Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management and supervision.
- Proficiency in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand, power, layout, and measurement tools.
- Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
- Must have the required tools.
- Ability to perform the physical and environmental demands described for the role, including working at heights, in confined or cluttered areas, and in noisy and dusty conditions.
Responsibilities
- Plan, diagram, and lay out pipe welding work.
- Coordinate with field labor crews to support efficient installations.
- Position the weld setup, fit piping, and independently perform precise welds.
- Lay out and assemble pipes according to production standards, quality and safety requirements, codes, designs, and specifications.
- Repair welding defects and substandard welds.
- Assist with prefabrication layout or installation coordination.
- Assist with rigging materials.
- Operate air arc gougers, grinders, stress-relieving machines, and other industry machines, tools, and equipment.
- Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, time, costs, resources, or materials needed for work activities.
- Inspect subordinate work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, identify deficiencies, and explain or take corrective action.
- Observe and comply with safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
