Welder Structural

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Vincent Landing, 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 certification in a single process and proficiency in SMAW or GMAW; x-ray-quality welding may be required. The welder performs only procedures for which they are certified and may need to pass employer performance or standard tests to meet certification standards. The work is performed under immediate supervision and relies on instructions and established guidelines. Respiratory protection is common and may be required. The position requires working within precise accuracy standards, making decisions based on measurable criteria, applying basic mathematics, planning work and selecting tools, visualizing three-dimensional objects from plans and drawings, and comparing the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects. Physical requirements include standing 50% of the time, walking 20%, sitting 30%, and lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds. Reaching, handling, and fingering are constant activities; climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling are occasional. Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. Benefits include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability coverage, paid time off, a flexible work schedule, and professional training and development to support career advancement.

Requirements

Capable of certification in a single process and proficient in SMAW or GMAW welding; may require x-ray-quality welding.
Pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards, and perform only certified procedures.
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 previous experience in the field or a related area.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Able to perform functions based on instructions and pre-established guidelines under immediate supervision.
Lift and carry up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

Select the type and size of pipe or other materials and equipment according to specifications.
Select equipment and plan layouts, assembly, and welding using knowledge of geometry, metal properties and 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, and weld metal components, including piping systems, plate, pipe, tube, and structural shapes, using arc and arc-gas welding equipment; weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions and tack-weld assemblies as needed.
Connect the welding-unit cable to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse specified by procedure or supervisor.
Obtain the specified electrode and insert it into a portable holder, or thread consumable electrode wire through a portable welding gun.
Start the power supply and strike an arc to melt and deposit electrode metal and join work-piece edges.
Guide the electrode or gun along the weld line, controlling arc length, speed, and movement to achieve specified fusion depth and bead.
Apply filler rod manually when needed.
Clean or degrease weld joints or work areas; repair cracked or broken parts and fill holes; remove excess or defective weld material, slag, and spatter; preheat work pieces; 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 work pieces during installation.
Perform minor maintenance or cleaning of tools and equipment.
Assist other mechanics as needed.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.