Welder Alloy

Zachry Group•Roxboro, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing GTAW and SMAW welding in all positions, including restricted positions, on conventional or alloy piping systems. The welder will work with high-alloy materials such as Chrome, Stainless steel, Duplex and super-duplex, Inconel, Monel, and Hastelloy. Key responsibilities include adhering to WPS requirements, maintaining strict control of interpass temperature, heat input, purge quality, and filler selection. The welder will also be responsible for weld joint preparation and cleanliness, maintaining weld quality in various conditions, following safety rules and permits, identifying hazards, setting up safety measures, using appropriate PPE, producing welds meeting acceptance criteria, reading and following technical documents, maintaining traceability, self-inspecting welds, reporting defects, meeting productivity targets, adapting to changing priorities, working effectively with other personnel, managing welding consumables, documenting work, participating in meetings, and communicating challenges. The position reports to the assigned Welding Foreman or Welding General Foreman.

Requirements

Must pass company-required weld qualification tests per QUAL-SOP-14.5.3
5+ years of field welding experience in industrial environments.
Strong understanding of WPS requirements, fillers, preheating, interpass temperature control, purging and heat control.
Ability to interpret isometric drawings, weld symbols, and field modifications.
Must have experience welding multiple types of pipes like Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome and other alloys families.
Must be able to assist pipe fitters in pipe installation, preparation, and fabrication while not actively welding.
Possesses the ability to work effectively team up with other employees.
He/She will keep the work area clean and organized.
Must be able to work at heights as required.
Attention to detail.
Strong safety mindset.
Mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

Perform GTAW and SMAW welding in all positions, including restricted positions on conventional or alloy piping systems.
Weld high-alloy materials such as: Chrome (1¼Cr, 2¼Cr, 5Cr, 9Cr), Stainless steel (304/316/321/347), Duplex and super-duplex, Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy, and other.
Follow applicable WPS requirements, maintaining strict control of interpass temperature, heat input, purge quality, and filler selection.
Perform weld joint preparation and cleanliness to prevent contamination, oxidation, or weld metal embrittlement.
Maintain consistent weld quality despite wind, weather, humidity, temperature, and restricted access.
Follow all site-specific safety rules and permits (hot work, confined space, elevated work, etc.).
Identify hazards such as pressure boundaries, stored energy, heat stress, or oxygen-deficient areas.
Properly set up: Fire resistant welding screens or hooch’s, fire watches, and spark containment measures. following the site's safety requirements
Use all PPE including appropriate welding clothing, respirators, fall protection, and eye/hand protection.
Produce welds meeting acceptance criteria for VT, RT, UT, PT, or MT as applicable.
Read and follow WPS, P&IDs, ISO drawings, weld maps, and material specs.
Maintain traceability (heat numbers, filler control, joint verification) according to the Welding Program and Quality Control Department expectations.
Self-inspect welds before QC notification.
Report weld defects, equipment issues, or deviations immediately.
Meet or exceed daily weld count and productivity targets set by supervisors.
Adapt to changing job priorities such as emergent repairs or shutdown critical path work.
Work effectively with fitters, riggers, pipe crews, inspectors, and engineering when needed.
Manage welding consumables efficiently, minimize rework, and maintain equipment readiness.
Accurately documented weld numbers, joint completion, and material verification.
Participate in daily toolbox talks, safety briefings, and quality meetings.
Communicate challenges early (access, fit-up issues, equipment damage, consumable needs).
Support weld sequencing and field installation planning.