Structural Welder (Gulf Coast)

ENTACT•Baton Rouge, LA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

ENTACT is a premier national provider of environmental, civil, and geotechnical construction services. We directly self-perform environmental remediation and geotechnical construction work, using in-house personnel and equipment resources. ENTACT’s roster is comprised of seasoned project managers, field engineers, technical and regulatory professionals, certified safety professionals, certified quality control managers, equipment operators, field mechanics, and technicians, with diverse capabilities and experience. Established in 1991, ENTACT has been consistently named to ENR’s “Top 200 Environmental Firms”, has been the recipient of numerous National Safety Council awards, and has successfully and safely completed over 3,000 projects. ENTACT has numerous regional offices and project sites across the United States. We are well positioned to serve our clients nationwide. ENTACT is actively seeking a motivated and experienced Structural Welder in the environmental remediation and geotechnical construction industry. This position is responsible for performing various job tasks on hazardous and non-hazardous waste sites. Work performed on hazardous waste sites may include possible exposure to lead, PCBs, H2S, arsenic, and various other metals, chemicals, and conditions. Structural welders will be responsible for component fit-up and alignment, installation, and all welding preparation and clean up. Applicants must be familiar with the equipment used for welding a variety of metal structures, machinery, tanks, etc. 40-hour HAZWOPER training required. Per diem / living allowance and trips home. Subject to a background check & physical/drug screen. Experience with SMAW welding process. Pre-employment welding examination may be required. Must be able to wear PPE when needed. Will require frequent and extended travel to project sites. Schedule M-F, occasional Saturdays. Good long-term employment prospects. Company benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, sick pay per state law, 401k. Full Time Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour plus overtime per state law, travel pay and per diem per company policy. Nationwide/Regional: Candidates must be open to sustained project-based travel within the US. Project locations will vary depending on the assignment. Candidates can reside anywhere within the US.

Requirements

40-hour HAZWOPER training required
Experience with SMAW welding process
Must be able to wear PPE when needed
Will require frequent and extended travel to project sites
Knowledge: Must possess the necessary skill sets to pass the pre-employment welding examination, as needed.
Must be familiar with welding equipment required to perform FCAW-S, FCAW-G, TGAW, GMAW, SMAW, and/or SAW processes.
HS Diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years’ experience in welding in construction environments and/or environmental/remediation projects preferred.
Certification from a recognized organization, such as the American Welding Society (AWS) preferred.
Valid state issued driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform work safely in accordance with ENTACT safety policy and procedures.
Maintain welder certification per customer and company procedure specifications.
Set-up, troubleshoot and operate welding machines according to job specifications and welding procedures.
Use of structural welding tools and equipment, including grinders, buffers, files, arc gougers, stress relieving machines, etc., for welding preparation and clean-up.
Tack-weld components to secure them in position for welding.
Must be familiar with the equipment required to perform SMAW, GTAW, FCAW-S, FCAW-G, and/or GMAW processes, based on project need, and in the correct positions (horizontal (2G), vertical (3G) and overhead (4G), as required).
Must be familiar with weld acceptance criteria and perform front line examination of the welding work performed.
Responsible for component installation, fit-up and alignment, as well as all welding preparation and clean up.
Preheat and weld metal components as specified by blueprints, welding symbols, job specifications, or welding procedures.
Make welding repairs and correct substandard welds.
Ability to properly use fillet and butt weld gauges.
Verify position of metal components in assembly, using straight edge, combination square, calipers, and rule.
Clean and prepare construction sites, including work areas, to eliminate possible hazards.
Work in confined spaces including permit required confined spaces.
Knowledge of materials, machines, and tools, including their hazards, designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
Assist with the preparation and review of Job Safety Analyses, observations, and other reports.
Promote the use of Stop Work authority.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to meet deadlines and contribute to a positive, safe, high-quality culture in a fast-paced environment.
Other duties as assigned.