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 is capable of certifying in a single plate-welding process, proficient in SMAW or GMAW, and may require x-ray-quality welding. Welders perform only procedures for which they are certified and may need to pass employer performance or standard tests to meet certification standards. The position works under immediate supervision and typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The job involves selecting materials and equipment, planning layouts and assembly, operating welding equipment, inspecting welds, handling materials, and maintaining tools. Respiratory protection is common and may be required. The role also requires compliance with safety and project rules. Physical requirements include standing 50% of the time, walking 20%, and sitting 30%; lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds; and constantly reaching, handling, and fingering. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling occur occasionally.

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 proper tools.
Visualize objects in three dimensions 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 and prior experience in the field or a related area.
Have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Follow instructions and pre-established guidelines; work under immediate supervision.
Meet employer performance or standard tests for certification and perform only procedures certified in.

Responsibilities

Select types and sizes of 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 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-unit cables and set amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse according to procedure or supervisor instructions.
Obtain and install the specified electrode or thread consumable electrode wire through a portable welding gun.
Start the power supply, strike an arc, and guide the electrode or gun along the weld line to produce 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 needed.
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.
Assist other mechanics as needed.
Use respiratory protection when required.
Pass required employer performance or standard tests and perform only certified procedures.
Observe and comply with all safety and project rules; perform other duties as required.