Welder Structural

Brown & Root•Westlake, LA

23h

About The Position

The Structural Welder lays out, aligns, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms, machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, buildings, and piping according to blueprints and metallurgy. The role involves combination welding and may require certification on multi-process pipe, proficiency in SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW processes, and x-ray-quality welds. Welders perform only procedures for which they are certified and must pass employer performance or standard tests to meet certification standards. The position works under immediate supervision and relies on instructions and established guidelines. Primary duties generally do not require independent judgment; the role typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Respiratory protection is common and may be required. The job also includes material handling, assisting with installation and other mechanics’ work, and following safety and project rules.

Requirements

Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Apply basic mathematics to solve problems.
Plan work and select appropriate tools.
Visualize three-dimensional objects from plans and drawings.
Compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
Pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards.
Perform only welding procedures for which certified.
Meet the physical requirements, including standing, walking, sitting, lifting, and carrying as described.

Responsibilities

Select pipe, related materials, equipment, and tools according to specifications.
Plan layouts, assembly, and welding based on specifications and knowledge of geometry, metal properties, machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.
Use applicable welding processes, which may include Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc welding.
Lay out, position, align, and fit components together in various body positions.
Bolt, clamp, tack weld, and weld metal components, including piping systems, plate, pipe, tube, and structural shapes; weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions as needed.
Connect welding cables and set amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse according to procedure or supervisor direction.
Select and install electrodes or feed consumable electrode wire through a welding gun.
Operate the power supply and create an arc to melt and deposit metal and join workpiece edges.
Guide the electrode or gun along the weld line while maintaining the required arc length, speed, and movement to achieve the specified fusion and bead.
Apply filler rod manually when needed.
Clean or degrease weld joints and work areas; repair cracked or broken parts and fill holes.
Remove excess or defective weld material, slag, and spatter using appropriate tools.
Preheat workpieces and cut metal plates or structural shapes when required.
Examine welds for bead size and other specifications.
Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and workpieces during installation.
Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment, and assist other mechanics as needed.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.