Pipeline Rig Welder

Cajun Industries•La Porte, TX

About The Position

The Rig Welder supports rigs in operations requiring cutting or welding. The role involves working from blueprints, sketches, and specifications to produce quality work with reasonable efficiency. The welder provides their own welding machine and power tools, such as a grinder, porta-band, torch, or gauge. They must learn and understand work-related safety hazards and safely and effectively use or operate work-related tools and equipment. Work takes place in plant operations or construction jobsite settings.

Requirements

  • Provide a welding machine and power tools, such as a grinder, porta-band, torch, or gauge.
  • Learn and understand safety hazards related to the work and safely and effectively use or operate work-related tools and equipment.
  • Move throughout active construction and project sites, including uneven terrain and varying surface conditions.
  • Position to inspect work and access materials, equipment, structures, and work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations.
  • Ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while maintaining safety requirements.
  • Frequently handle and operate hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned duties.
  • Frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.
  • Communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.
  • Understand information presented through written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental sources.
  • Work in outdoor settings exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other weather or site-related conditions.
  • Work in confined spaces, restricted-access areas, or elevated locations when required by project needs and applicable safety requirements.
  • Perform work activities ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion, depending on assignment and operational needs.
  • Read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
  • Perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem-solving skills necessary to complete assigned work.
  • Maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail amid multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.
  • Make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
  • Observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
  • Adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.

Responsibilities

  • Weld metal and other components to fabricate or repair products.
  • Cut with a hand torch and beveling machine.
  • Maintain needed supplies and tools.
  • Assist other mechanics and craft workers as needed.
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