Pipeline Rig Welder

Cajun Industries Holdings • LaPorte, TX

7d

About The Position

The Rig Welder supports rig operations that require cutting or welding. The role works from blueprints, sketches, and specifications to produce quality work with reasonable efficiency. The welder provides a welding machine and power tools, such as a grinder, porta-band, torch, or gauge, and learns and follows hazards and safe operating practices for work-related tools and equipment. Work may take place in plant operations or at a construction jobsite.

The position involves working in varied active project environments, including outdoor, elevated, confined, and restricted-access areas as required by project needs. The employee must be able to perform physical and mental duties necessary to work safely and effectively, collaborate with others, interpret instructions and plans, and adapt to changing conditions and priorities.

Requirements

• Provide a welding machine and power tools needed for the work, such as a grinder, porta-band, torch, or gauge.
• Move throughout active construction and project sites, including areas with uneven terrain and varying surface conditions.
• Access work areas and inspect work at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations; ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while following safety requirements.
• Frequently handle and operate hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned duties.
• Frequently move, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or available mechanical devices.
• Communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.
• Understand written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental information relevant to safe and effective job performance.
• Work in outdoor conditions that may include heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other site-related conditions.
• Work in confined spaces, restricted-access areas, or elevated locations when required and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Perform work 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 use measurement, estimation, and problem-solving skills necessary for 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 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.
• Work from blueprints, sketches, and specifications to produce quality work with reasonable efficiency.
• Learn and understand work-related safety hazards and safely operate related tools and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed