Pipe Welder Journeyman

Kiewit • Forsyth, GA

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About The Position

The Pipe Welder Journeyman plans, lays out, welds, installs, tests, and repairs pipe and similar tubular products in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, welding codes, and industry standards. The role includes coordinating with field crews, performing precise fitting and welding independently, supporting prefabrication and rigging, using industry tools and equipment, estimating job needs, and checking subordinate 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.
• Must have strong working knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• 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.
• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools.
• Able to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces, which may exceed 200 feet.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by workload.

Responsibilities

• Plan, diagram, and lay out pipe welder work.
• Coordinate with field labor crews to support efficient installations.
• Position welding setups, fit piping, and independently perform precise welds.
• Lay out and assemble pipes in accordance with production standards, quality and safety requirements, codes, designs, and specifications.
• Repair welding defects and substandard welds.
• Assist with coordination of prefabrication layout or installation.
• Assist with rigging material.
• 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, explain corrective action, and take needed corrective action.
• Observe and comply with safety and project rules; perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED