Welder Structural

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Westlake, LA

About The Position

The Structural Welder lays out, aligns, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, buildings, and pipe, following blueprints and metallurgy requirements. The role involves combination welding and may require qualification in multi-process pipe welding, including SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW; x-ray-quality welds may be required. The position selects materials and equipment, plans layouts and assembly, operates arc and gas welding equipment, and inspects completed welds against specified requirements. Welders may also clean or prepare joints, repair damaged components, remove defective weld material, preheat or cut workpieces, and assist with handling and installation of materials. Respiratory protection is common and may be required. The employee must pass employer or standard performance tests and perform only certified procedures. The role works under immediate supervision and typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

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.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent.
May require prior experience in the field or a related area.
Have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards and perform only certified procedures.
Meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting and carrying 35 pounds; standing 50%, walking 20%, and sitting 30%; and frequent reaching, handling, and fingering.

Responsibilities

Select pipe, related materials, and equipment according to specifications.
Select equipment and plan layouts, assembly, and welding using 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 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-unit cables and set amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse as specified by procedure or supervisor.
Select and install the specified electrode or feed consumable electrode wire through a portable welding gun.
Start the power supply and strike an arc to melt and deposit electrode metal onto the workpiece.
Guide the electrode or gun along the weld line, maintaining arc length, speed, and movement to achieve the specified fusion depth and bead.
Manually apply filler rod when needed.
Clean or degrease weld joints or work areas; repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes; remove excess or defective weld material, slag, and spatter; preheat workpieces; and cut metal plates or structural shapes as 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 or cleaning of tools and equipment.
Assist other mechanics as needed.
Use respiratory protection when required.
Pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards and perform only procedures for which certified.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.