Technician, Welder

Nutrien•Kennewick, WA

About The Position

Nutrien is hiring a Technician, Welder to perform safe and efficient maintenance, welding, fabrication, and repair work. The role involves working with piping and piping components, static equipment, and plant equipment and structures. The technician is expected to follow safety policies and procedures, report incidents and near misses, attend safety meetings, assess hazards, and plan work safely. The position also requires integrity, ownership, teamwork, self-direction, and willingness to work overtime as needed.

Requirements

Minimum of Grade 12 education or GED equivalent.
At least 2 years of maintenance or welding experience, preferably in an industrial setting.
Ability to qualify to ASME B&PV Code Section IX for welding carbon and stainless-steel pipe in all positions using SMAW and GTAW.
Basic computer skills.
Training and experience operating mobile equipment such as forklifts, man lifts, carry deck cranes, and scissor lifts.
Experience with hydro testing of pressure equipment.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree or vocational training in welding is preferred.
SAP experience is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Follow safe and efficient work practices and adhere to safety policies and procedures.
Enter near misses, report incidents, and attend safety meetings as required.
Perform daily maintenance through welding, cutting, reading drawings, layout, bolting, maintaining, and repairing different types of static equipment.
Weld, fabricate, and install piping and piping components.
Perform equipment maintenance and overhauls, including pipefitting and welding work.
Repair heat exchangers, tanks, screws, elevators, plant structures, and boilers.
Evaluate potential hazards and develop plans to perform work safely.
Comply with standards, policies, and procedures, including lockout/tagout, hot work, and confined-space requirements.
Apply maintenance practices and continuous-improvement concepts.
Work overtime as required.