Rig Welder

Loenbro•Bismarck, ND

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Loenbro is seeking experienced Rig Welders for its Loenbro Midwest business unit in Bismarck, North Dakota. This onsite role plans, lays out, welds, installs, evaluates, and repairs pipe and similar tubular products in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, welding codes, and industry standards. The position focuses on preventative maintenance and repairs on industrial oil-refining piping and associated structures. Candidates should be motivated professionals who can complete customer work on time and within budget and are interested in long-term career growth with the company. The Rig Welder reports to a Foreman or Superintendent. The role includes supervising and training welder helpers, reviewing contract plans and specifications, identifying field issues and cost-saving measures, selecting suitable filler metals and construction materials, and observing installed systems for hazards or the need for adjustment, relocation, or replacement. Orbital welding training will be provided. The work takes place in manufacturing, pipeline, and refining environments and may involve extreme temperatures, confined spaces such as tanks and vessels, limited working surfaces and visibility, noise above 85 decibels, and intense odors. Employees must comply with applicable safety regulations, PPE requirements, and Loenbro EH&S policies. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

At least 5 years of welding experience.
Welding experience in construction, mining, or a related industry, or a two-year vocational-technical degree is preferred.
Completion of a welding qualification is required.
Must meet all applicable state license requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers.
High attention to detail.
Must be a quick learner and motivated.
Ability to work as part of a team and solve problems.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10 certification.
Prior orbital welding experience; orbital welding training will be provided.
Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
A two-year vocational-technical degree.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on industrial oil-refining piping and associated structures.
Supervise and train welder helpers.
Understand contract plans and specifications and plan, lay out, install, and/or repair piping in accordance with them.
Examine and inspect field conditions; identify problems, inaccuracies, and potential cost-saving measures, and take corrective action as needed.
Select appropriate filler metals and construction materials for assignments.
Observe installed equipment or systems to identify hazards and determine whether adjustments, relocation, or replacement is needed.
Comply with applicable safety regulations, PPE requirements, and Loenbro EH&S policies.