Rig Welder

Independence TX. LLC•Mentone, TX

17m•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Welder/Fabricator to join our team. This position will play a crucial role in ensuring our operations' structural integrity and safety. The ideal candidate will be proficient in various welding, fabricating, and repairing components to meet project specifications and industry standards.

Requirements

Proficient in various welding processes (e.g., stick, MIG)
Ability to interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and other technical documents
Proficiency in cutting with oxy/acetylene torch and/or plasma torch
Experience in maintaining, installing, dismantling, repairing, and maintaining machinery and equipment (conveyor systems, gearboxes, pumps, motors)
Experience with plumbing, hydraulic repairs, and air system servicing
Ability to diagnose mechanical issues and implement solutions
Ability to conduct routine inspections of welding tools and machinery
Experience in constructing and assembling new sand plants
Ability to ensure timely and effective maintenance and repair of equipment
Ability to conduct inspections of equipment as per the company’s Prescribed Inspection Schedule
Ability to complete and submit detailed equipment inspection reports
Ability to inspect welded joints and structures to ensure they meet industry standards, project specifications, and quality expectations
Effective communication skills within the team, reporting progress, challenges, and potential improvements
Compliance with all safety regulations and procedures
Proper handling and storage of hazardous materials
Adherence to safety protocols for hot work
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Conduct work in alignment with Federal and State mining laws, as well as Company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a welder
Sand and/or aggregate plant experience
Proficient in various welding techniques, including stick, MIG, and flux-core welding

Responsibilities

Perform welding tasks using various welding processes (e.g., stick, MIG) to join, fabricate, and repair metal components.
Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and other technical documents.
Perform cutting with oxy/ acet. torch and or plasma torch.
Maintain, Install, dismantle, repair, and maintain machinery and equipment, including but not limited to conveyor systems, gearboxes, pumps, and motors.
Perform maintenance tasks such as plumbing, hydraulic repairs, and air system servicing.
Diagnose mechanical issues and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime.
Conduct routine inspections of welding tools and machinery, identifying maintenance needs and coordinating repairs or replacements.
Construct and assemble new sand plants.
Ensure timely and effective maintenance and repair of all equipment within these plants.
Conduct inspections of equipment as per the company’s Prescribed Inspection Schedule.
Complete and submit detailed equipment inspection reports.
Inspect welded joints and structures to ensure they meet industry standards, project specifications, and quality expectations.
Communicating effectively within the team, reporting progress, challenges and potential improvements.
Comply with all safety regulations and procedures to minimize workplace hazards and maintain a safe working environment.
Properly handle and store hazardous materials, follow safety protocols for hot work, and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Conduct work in alignment with Federal and State mining laws, as well as Company policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.