STS_Tank Welder

Stronghold Specialty, Ltd•,

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The position of a Welder A is responsible for tasks related to welding in the appropriate process during a project within a client facility or in a shop environment. A Welder A will perform work as required to maximize the quality of the Company while maintaining the specified expectations of the client and ensure safe working environment while performing work and will conduct all Company business in accordance with Company policies and procedures and maintain professionalism throughout all business dealings, both internally and externally.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent work experience or 7+ years’ related work experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Extensive knowledge of EGW, SMAW, SAW, FCAW and other welding processes such as the Bug-o.
Must have experience in the petrochemical industry.

Nice To Haves

10+ years’ related work experience and/or training.
NCCER certification.
Class “A” driver’s license and a clean MVR.
First aid and CPR trained.

Responsibilities

Knowledgeable of API650 and API651
Have working knowledge and understanding of blueprints, layouts and operating charts.
Weld flat, cylindrical or irregular parts that may be clamped, tack-welded or otherwise positioned.
Visually examine welds for adherence to specifications.
Must have knowledge in the welding processes of EGW, SAW, FCAW, SMAW and the Bug-o machines.
Must be able to fit bottom, roofs, floating roofs, shell verts, horizontal, door sheets, nozzles and inserts into industrial tank structures.
Work (welds) must be able to pass X-rays.
Must be able to weld in some of the processes but not all.
Must be able to weld in the 2G, 3G and 4G position in FCAW and SMAW.
Extensive knowledge on how to set up and run EGW and SAW (3 o’clock, goat).
Be a mentor to other welders; assist where needed and train where needed.
Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions.
Operate other machine shop equipment to prepare components for welding.
Extensive knowledge of hooking and unhooking of leads, torch hoses, and gas gases.
Ability to work on and/or repair welding equipment (LN-25, SAW, etc.).
Responsible for care and cleanliness of assigned equipment, workstation and/or area.
Follow all Company Safety, Quality Control/ Quality Assurance procedures and OSHA guidelines .
Write routine reports and correspondences.
Add, subtract, multiply and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, pictorial or diagram form.
Maintain poise and focus under time constraint and adverse conditions.
Attend and complete trainings as required by the Company and client.
Pass all required drug/alcohol testing and background requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.