Senior Field Welder

T.D. Williamson • Dallas, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At TDW, we put people first, working every day to ensure the pipelines that run through our communities are operating safely and reliably. Our expertise, experience, and commitment set us apart. Each day, we dedicate ourselves to treating each other, our customers, and our community with care and respect. This role involves performing day-to-day in-service field welding activities, including procedure qualification records, welding mock-ups and production welds, pressure testing, and other aspects as required.

Requirements

• Two plus (2+) years of industry experience combined with five (5) years of experience in a similar job or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• In-service welding and/or hot tapping experience.
• Plant/Facility experience.
• Pipeline experience operating a welding rig and truck.
• API 1104 multi-qualification (SMAW).
• Must be able to obtain operator qualifications (OQ).
• Knowledge of personal computers, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of shop and field tolerance limits.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.3, B31.4 and B31.8.
• Knowledge of GMAW, FCAW, GTAW.
• Experience with API 1104 and ASME Sec.IX codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, standards, and specifications.
• Ability to work autonomously and with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to fit with accuracy and precision all sizes and types of hot tap fittings.
• Ability to set up and support pressure testing activities.
• Ability to work and communicate professionally directly with TDW personnel, customers, inspectors, and other contractors.

Nice To Haves

• Existing in-service welder qualifications are preferred.
• Existing TWIC card would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-service field welding of a wide range of fittings as required in a variety of facility and pipeline environments to facilitate the repair of customer pressurized piping systems.
• Perform bolt torquing, rigging, and lifting, as required.
• Perform safe operation and maintenance of the welding truck rig and welding equipment.
• Fabricate piping and components from engineering drawings.
• Assist others with maintenance and repair.
• Maintain a clear and safe shop environment.
• Participate in job hazard assessments (JHA) and Operational Risk Assessments (ORA) and comply with all T.D. Williamson (TDW) and customer safety requirements.
• Work requires traveling up to 80.0% of the time, including overnight stays.

What This Job Offers

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