Beech Island - 3737 - Welder - Combo Pipe

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • North Augusta, SC

33d • Onsite

About The Position

The Combo Pipe Welder plans, lays out, welds, installs, and repairs pipe and similar tubular products in accordance with plans, specifications, welding codes, and industry standards. The role uses hand-welding and flame-cutting equipment and involves welding and installing structural steel components, supports, valves, and related equipment. The welder must produce work that meets applicable quality requirements and project specifications, coordinate with other crafts and coworkers, and support safe work practices on a construction site.

This position requires at least four years of pipe welding experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in an industrial construction setting. Candidates must pass welding tests for the procedures and codes used on the project, have a strong working knowledge of combo pipe welding and applicable codes and specifications, possess the necessary tools, and hold a project welding certificate through OCI Quality. The role includes physically demanding work in varying weather and site conditions, including shifts of up to 12 hours.

Requirements

• At least four years of pipe welding experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in an industrial construction setting.
• Must pass welding tests covering multiple procedures and welding codes required for the project.
• Strong working knowledge of the combo pipe welder craft and various welding codes and specifications.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Must have all necessary tools, as identified on the Pipe Welder tool list.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Project welding certificate through OCI Quality.
• Knowledge of carbon steel and other alloy metals.
• Basic knowledge of ANSI, AWS, and ASME codes.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, diagrams, prints, and orthographic and isometric drawings.
• Ability to work safely in a construction environment and comply with site procedures and training.
• Must be able to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, a drug screen, and a motor vehicle records search.

Nice To Haves

• Multiple years of experience as a journeyman.
• NCCER Welding certification.
• NCCER Pipefitting certification.
• NCCER Rigger certification.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, assemble, weld, and install structural steel components and pipe using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Install supports, valves, control equipment, and other related items in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Test installed systems and weld components according to specified processes and codes.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
• Clamp, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts into the required configurations and positions for welding.
• Set up welding machines, safely run lines, and adjust gas flow and pressure to obtain the desired flames.
• Use knowledge of welding equipment, electrodes, fluxes, shielded gases, welding processes, and metal properties.
• Maintain welding quality sufficient to pass ongoing site quality audits.
• Participate in safety processes, pre-job planning, safety discussions, and site-specific training; follow safety rules and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Identify, report, and help mitigate hazards; use stop-work authority when needed; report accidents and near misses and participate in investigations as appropriate.
• Coordinate work with other crafts and coworkers, listen to and respond to coworkers' safety concerns and recommendations, and provide on-the-job training or mentoring to helpers and laborers.
• Read and understand plans, specifications, diagrams, prints, and orthographic and isometric drawings, and visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Develop understanding of assigned contract plans and specifications and plan, lay out, install, or repair structural steel components accordingly.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and use effective verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance options, which may vary by geographic region and employment status.
• Life, accident, and disability insurance options, which may vary by geographic region and employment status.
• Paid time off.
• Financial programs.
• Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed