Welder Master

Archrock•Warfield, TX

About The Position

Archrock is a premier provider of natural gas compression services to customers in the energy industry throughout the U.S. and a leading supplier of aftermarket services to customers who own compression equipment. With approximately 1,000 employees, our unmatched expertise and team of highly qualified, certified technicians are backed by more than 70 years of industry experience. Archrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. At Archrock, we value our people, over and above the generous compensation and benefits we offer. We strive to be good stewards of their careers. Career paths are well defined and room for growth is available to everyone. Employees have the flexibility and support to pursue different roles within the company. And in an operation that has locations across the United States they have the freedom to relocate if they desire.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of metal core mig, tig, fluxcore, Sub-arc or stick welding process.
Advanced knowledge of different types and sizes of pipe, structural, and vessel materials.
Advanced knowledge of flame and plasma cutting as well as a gouger.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Working knowledge of NG Compression pipe fitting / routing.
Working ability to read and interpret PIDs and GA drawings.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Welding training or equivalent on-the-job-training preferred.
Pipe or plate welding certification if required in assigned facility.
Must provide own welding hood, chipping hammer, and wire cutting pliers- Pipe or plate welding certification if required in assigned facility.
Typically 7 years related experience and/or training.
Must be fit for duty for the job tasks being performed.
Must meet the medical requirements necessary to wear PPE required by role (includes respiratory protection medical requirements as required by role).
Constantly required to stand, display good manual dexterity and to reach with hands and arms.
Frequently required to talk and hear.
Frequently required to walk with good balance.
Regularly required to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds and to push and pull up to 90 pounds.
Occasionally required to stoop, twist, kneel, and squat.
Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Requires no help and covers most difficult situations for assigned shop operations.
Provides solutions to a diverse scope and range of technical, operational and people problems.
Solutions frequently require evaluation of variable factors, new approaches, planning and resourcefulness.
Expected to regularly identify opportunities and to provide ideas, methods and innovations to enhance teamwork, efficiency and quality within the scope of role.
Actions and decisions impact operational, and financial, results of assigned bay areas.
Accountable for team's HSE performance, service quality, and customer satisfaction .
No budget responsibilities, but is expected to be aware of decisions that impact the budget in assigned area and how to impact positively.
Recommends overtime.

Responsibilities

Perform all essential duties.
Meet all requirements of and perform as a senior level Welder.
Must pass 6G test required with NDT and X-ray.
Demonstrate leadership skills, promote and support safety, production, and positive attitude.
Monitor the work of and train assigned team to ensure quality and timeliness.
Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills and effective communication with customers and inspectors to explain issues or answer any questions about a project.
Work closely and communicate with other departments regarding incoming and outgoing units and parts.
Ability to determine and provided projected work hours for project completion.
Assist in scheduling work hours for assigned team based on budget, skills, and expertise required on a project.
Recommend training to personnel to provide the skills necessary to meet the demands of the area.
Working knowledge of using an Aluminum spool gun for common repair of compression components.
Effectively complete competing tasks.
Frequently leads, monitors and checks work of at least 3 welders.
Trains team members to improve skill, productivity, safety, quality and processes.
Gives input for hire, fire, and job changes.
Gives input for performance review, discipline and issues.