Welder

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Geismar, LA

About The Position

The Welder performs combination welding and may be required to certify on multi-process pipe, with proficiency in SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW. Work may require x-ray-quality welds. The role lays out, aligns, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms—including machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, buildings, and piping—according to blueprints and metallurgy. The Welder works under immediate supervision and follows instructions and established guidelines, performing only procedures for which they are certified.

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; the number of years is not specified.
Have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards.

Responsibilities

Select pipe, 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 such as piping systems, plate, pipe, tube, and structural shapes, including in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions.
Connect welding-unit cables and set amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse according to procedure or supervisor direction.
Select and load the specified electrode or consumable electrode wire, start the power supply, and strike and maintain the arc to produce the specified weld.
Guide the electrode or welding gun along the weld line while maintaining the required arc length, speed, and movement; apply filler rod when needed.
Clean or degrease joints and 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 or cleaning of tools and equipment and assist other mechanics as needed.
Use respiratory protection when required.
Pass employer performance or standard tests to meet certification requirements and perform only certified procedures.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.