Pipe Welder Specialty (No Per Diem)

Brown & Root•Moncks Corner, SC

About The Position

The Pipe Welder lays out, aligns, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms, including pipe, according to blueprints and metallurgy. The role involves selecting materials and equipment, planning layouts and welds, fitting and joining components, examining welds, and handling materials and tools. Work hours are four 10-hour shifts. The position is part of long-term maintenance work and does not include per diem. Respiratory protection is common and may be required. Applicants must pass a pre-employment physical and background check, and employer performance or standard tests may be required to meet certification standards. The welder performs only procedures for which they are certified and follows safety and project rules. The role works under immediate supervision and typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Requirements

Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Apply basic mathematics to solve problems.
Plan work and select proper tools.
Visualize three-dimensional objects from plans and drawings.
Compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in the field or a related area.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines while working under immediate supervision.
Must pass a pre-employment physical and background check.
Must pass employer performance or standard tests to meet certification standards and perform only procedures certified in.

Responsibilities

Select pipe, related materials, and equipment according to specifications.
Select equipment and plan layouts, assembly, and welding using knowledge of geometry, metal properties, machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.
Lay out, position, align, and fit components together in various body positions.
Bolt, clamp, tack weld, and weld metal components such as piping systems, plate, pipe, tube, and structural shapes using arc or arc-gas welding equipment; weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions as needed.
Set welding-unit parameters and connect the cable according to procedure or supervisor instructions.
Obtain and install the specified electrode or thread consumable electrode wire through the welding gun.
Start the power supply, strike an arc, and guide the electrode or gun along the weld line to produce the specified fusion depth and bead.
Apply filler rod when needed.
Clean or degrease weld joints or work areas using a wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath when needed.
Repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes when needed.
Remove excess or defective weld material, slag, and spatter using a carbon arc gouge, hand scraper, grinder, or power chipper when needed.
Preheat workpieces using a hand torch or heating furnace and cut metal plates or structural shapes when 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 workpieces during installation when needed.
Perform minor maintenance or cleaning of tools and equipment.
Assist other mechanics as needed.
Pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards and perform only certified procedures.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.