Pipe Welder Specialty (No Per Diem)

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Moncks Corner, SC

18h

About The Position

The Pipe Welder lays out, aligns, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms and piping systems in accordance with blueprints and metallurgy. The position selects appropriate materials, tools, and welding equipment; plans layouts and assembly; and performs welding using specified processes and procedures. The work may involve welding in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions, inspecting welds, handling materials, and assisting with installation and maintenance activities. The role is part of long-term maintenance work and follows a schedule of four 10-hour shifts. Respiratory protection is common and may be required. The employee must pass a pre-employment physical and background check, and employer or standard performance tests may be required to meet certification standards. The role performs only procedures for which the employee is certified and reports to a supervisor or manager while working under immediate supervision.

Requirements

Pass a pre-employment physical and background check.
Pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards and perform only procedures for which certified.
Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy and make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Apply basic mathematics to solve problems.
Plan work and select appropriate tools.
Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings and compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
A high school diploma or equivalent may be required, along with prior experience in the field or a related area.

Responsibilities

Select pipe, related materials, equipment, and tools according to specifications.
Plan layouts, assembly, and welding using knowledge of geometry, metal properties, machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.
Use applicable Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc welding processes.
Lay out, position, align, and fit components together in various body positions.
Bolt, clamp, tack weld, and weld metal components, including piping systems, plate, pipe, tube, and structural shapes.
Connect welding equipment and set amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse as specified by procedure or supervisor.
Set up electrodes or consumable electrode wire, start the power supply, strike an arc, and guide the electrode or welding gun to produce the required weld.
Apply filler rod when needed.
Clean or degrease weld joints and work areas, and remove excess or defective weld material, slag, and spatter.
Repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes.
Preheat work pieces 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 work pieces during installation.
Perform minor maintenance or cleaning of tools and equipment and assist other mechanics as needed.
Follow safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.