Rig Welder

Loenbro•Aurora, CO

About The Position

Loenbro is seeking experienced Rig Welders to plan, lay out, weld, install, test, and repair pipe and similar tubular products in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, welding codes, and industry standards. The role supports customer work by completing jobs on time and within budget, with an emphasis on long-term career growth. The position performs preventative maintenance and repairs on industrial oil-refining piping and associated structures. It also involves understanding contract plans and specifications, assessing field conditions, identifying problems or potential cost savings, taking corrective action, selecting appropriate filler metals and construction materials, and supervising and training welder helpers. Other duties may be assigned to support business operations. 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 follow applicable safety regulations, PPE requirements, and Loenbro Environmental Health and Safety policies.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of welding experience.
Complete a welding qualification.
Meet all state license requirements.
Have accurate and precise attention to detail.
Have working knowledge of local, state, and federal building code regulations regarding piping systems.
Be familiar with metal machining properties, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.
Be proficient in commonly used welding processes, including SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW.
Hold OSHA 10 certification.

Nice To Haves

Prior welding experience in the construction, mining, or a related industry, or a two-year vocational-technical degree.
Prior orbital welding experience; orbital welding training will be provided.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers.
High attention to detail.
Ability to learn quickly and stay motivated.
Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
Ability to work as part of a team and solve problems.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on industrial oil-refining piping and associated structures.
Supervise and train welder helpers.
Develop a complete understanding of contract plans and specifications, and plan, lay out, install, and repair piping in accordance with them.
Examine and inspect field conditions; identify problems, inaccuracies, and potential cost-saving measures.
Take corrective actions as needed.
Select appropriate filler metals and construction materials to complete assignments.
Perform other duties as assigned to support business operations.