Specialty Welder

Brown & Root•Baytown, TX

About The Position

Lays out, aligns, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, buildings, and pipe, according to blueprints and metallurgy. The role uses specified welding equipment and processes to join, repair, and inspect metal components, and may involve cutting, preheating, cleaning, and removing excess or defective weld material. The position works under immediate supervision and typically reports to a supervisor or manager. It may require respiratory protection and successful completion of employer performance or standard tests to meet certification standards; the welder performs only procedures for which they are certified. The role also includes loading, transporting, and unloading materials, tools, equipment, and supplies; assisting with positioning and securing materials during installation; maintaining or cleaning tools and equipment; assisting other mechanics; and complying with safety and project rules. Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Apply basic mathematics to solve problems.
Plan work and select proper tools.
Visualize three-dimensional objects from plans and drawings.
Compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent.
May require prior experience in the field or a related area; the number of years is not specified.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Ability to perform job functions using instructions and pre-established guidelines under immediate supervision.
Pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards, and perform only procedures certified in.
Meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and carrying 35 pounds; standing 50% of the time, walking 20%, and sitting 30%.
Respiratory protection is common and may be required.

Responsibilities

Select pipe, related materials, equipment, and tools according to specifications.
Plan layouts, assembly, and welding based on specifications and knowledge of geometry, metal properties, machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.
Use specified welding processes, which may include Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc welding.
Lay out, position, align, and fit components together in various body positions.
Bolt, clamp, tack weld, and weld metal components, including piping systems, plate, pipe, tube, and structural shapes; weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions as needed.
Set welding-unit parameters and connect equipment as specified by procedure or supervisor; select and load electrodes or electrode wire; start the power supply and strike the arc.
Guide the electrode or gun along the weld line to form the specified depth of fusion and bead, and manually apply filler rod when needed.
Clean or degrease weld joints or work areas; repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes when needed.
Remove excess or defective weld material, slag, and spatter using appropriate tools.
Preheat workpieces and cut metal plates or structural shapes when needed.
Examine welds for bead size and other specifications.
Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and workpieces during installation.
Perform minor maintenance or cleaning of tools and equipment.
Assist other mechanics as needed.
Use respiratory protection when required and comply with safety and project rules.
Pass applicable employer performance or standard tests, maintain certification requirements, and perform only certified procedures.
Perform other duties as required.