Combo Welder (Tulsa, OK) – Austin Industrial

Austin Careers•Tulsa, OK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. A Combination Pipe Welder in a refinery setting is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of piping systems, including those in excavations and underground, as well as welding structural steel. This role involves welding, cutting, and assembling pipes and structural components to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the refinery.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Proven experience as a pipe welder in a refinery or industrial setting.
5+ years of experience.
Strong technical skills in welding and pipe fitting, structural steel welding, bolting up and torquing, problem-solving abilities, and good communication skills.
Oklahoma Steam Card
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.
Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements applicable to the position.
Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Responsibilities

Perform welding tasks using various techniques such as SMAW and GTAW to join metal pipes, structural steel, and components.
Assemble and secure pipes and fittings according to specifications by welding, bolting or threading joints.
Secure flanges and fittings by bolting up and torquing to ensure leak-proof connections and structural integrity.
Safely perform tasks in excavated areas, ensuring proper shoring and trench safety practices.
Install and repair underground piping systems, ensuring proper alignment and secure connections to prevent leaks and ensure durability.
Cut, shape, and assemble structural steel components.
Weld structural steel components to form complete structures, ensuring stability and compliance with design specifications.
Inspect welded joints and structural components to ensure they meet quality and safety standards.
Inspect, maintain, and repair existing piping and structural systems.
Read and interpret blueprints and diagrams to determine the layout and installation procedures.
Adhere to all safety regulations and protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment and ensuring proper ventilation during welding operations.
Verify that all welds and connections are free of defects and conform to set specifications.
Work closely with other maintenance personnel to complete projects efficiently and safely.