Welder Combination

Zachry Group•Port Sulphur, LA

10d

About The Position

The Combo Welder performs high-quality GTAW and SMAW welding on piping and structural components in live industrial field environments. The role requires technical skill and adaptability to maintain code-quality welds while working in confined spaces, elevated locations, changing weather, and schedule-critical conditions. The welder may also assist pipe fitters with installation, preparation, and fabrication when not actively welding. The position requires following site-specific safety rules and permits, maintaining weld quality and traceability, meeting productivity targets, communicating field challenges, and keeping the work area clean and organized. Employees must pass company-required weld qualification tests and meet the stated visual inspection criteria. Work may involve standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing, working at heights, and wearing required PPE in all weather conditions.

Requirements

Pass company-required weld qualification tests under QUAL-SOP-14.5.3.
4–7+ years of field welding experience in industrial environments.
Strong understanding of WPS requirements, filler materials, interpass temperature control, and heat-affected zones.
Ability to interpret isometric drawings, weld symbols, and field modifications.
Experience welding multiple pipe materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome, and other alloys.
Ability to assist pipe fitters with pipe installation, preparation, and fabrication when not actively welding.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to work at heights as required.
Attention to detail.
Strong safety mindset.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to follow written procedures, including WPSs and ITPs.
Must meet the stated qualification-test visual acceptance criteria, including no linear indications, visible porosity, incomplete fusion, tungsten craters, arc strikes or marks, slag, or incomplete penetration; root concavity, reinforcement, and undercut must remain within specified limits.

Nice To Haves

Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee.
Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
Previous experience in this position with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
Current Zachry Certification.
Experience working as an Industrial Pipe Fitter.
Former experience working on a new construction project.

Responsibilities

Perform GTAW/SMAW welding in all positions under field restrictions.
Complete welds on carbon steel, stainless steel, and other alloy piping according to WPS requirements.
Execute welds and repairs safely and efficiently.
Perform weld preparation when required, assist with fit-up, and ensure final cleanliness in limited-workspace environments.
Maintain weld quality despite wind, weather, humidity, temperature, and restricted access.
Follow site-specific safety rules and permit requirements, including hot-work, confined-space, and elevated-work requirements.
Identify hazards such as pressure boundaries, stored energy, heat stress, and oxygen-deficient areas.
Set up fire-resistant welding screens or hooches, fire watches, and spark containment measures according to site requirements.
Use required PPE, including welding clothing, respirators, fall protection, and eye and hand protection.
Produce welds meeting applicable VT, RT, UT, PT, or MT acceptance criteria.
Read and follow WPSs, P&IDs, isometric drawings, weld maps, weld symbols, and material specifications.
Maintain traceability for heat numbers, filler control, and joint verification according to Welding and Quality Control Department expectations.
Self-inspect welds before notifying QC and ensure welds are clean and free from discontinuities.
Immediately report weld defects, equipment issues, and deviations.
Meet or exceed daily weld-count and productivity targets set by supervisors.
Adapt to changing priorities, including emergent repairs and shutdown critical-path work.
Work with fitters, riggers, pipe crews, inspectors, and engineering as needed.
Manage welding consumables efficiently, minimize rework, and maintain equipment readiness.
Accurately document weld numbers, joint completion, and material verification.
Participate in daily toolbox talks, safety briefings, and quality meetings.
Communicate access challenges, fit-up issues, equipment damage, and consumable needs early.
Support weld sequencing and field installation planning.
Assist pipe fitters with pipe installation, preparation, and fabrication when not actively welding.
Keep the work area clean and organized.