3741 - Welder - Specialty

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for laying out, welding, installing, and repairing all types of specialty pipe, tubular products, structural products, or distinct metal alloy components in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, welding codes, and industry standards. They will also be expected to weld special, rare, or unusual alloys such as Chromium, Nickel, Cobalt, Copper, Aluminum, or any other specialty alloys.

Responsibilities

• Use appropriate hand and power tools to properly measure, cut, assemble, weld, and install all types of structural steel components; install supports, valves, and other control equipment; test installed systems and install all other related items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications.
• Weld components according to specific process and code; and install all other items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications.
• Weld special, rare, or unusual alloys such as Chromium, Nickel, Cobalt, Copper, Aluminum, or any other specialty alloys.
• Set up machine including safely running lines and adjusting gas flow and pressure to obtain desired flames.
• Pass quality audits on a continuous basis.
• Work with other crafts and co-workers on the job.
• Provide on-the-job training and/or mentoring to helpers and laborers.
• Read and understand plans and specifications, including diagrams, prints, orthographic and isometric drawings, and visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Develop a complete understanding of contract plans and specifications and plan, lay-out, install, and/or repair all types of structural steel components in accordance with those plans and specifications.

Requirements

• Multiple years of experience as a journeyman preferred.
• One or more of the following certifications: NCCER Welding, NCCER Boilermaking, NCCER Pipefitting, NCCER Ironworking, NCCER Rigger.
• At least four years of pipe and structural welding experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in an industrial construction setting.
• Must pass the welding tests on multiple procedures and welding codes that are to be performed on the project on specialty alloys.
• A strong working knowledge of the combo pipe and structural welder craft and various welding codes and specifications.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• Must be able to work in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Must be able to work in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
• Must be able to work around hazardous equipment.
• Must be able to work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Skills

• Knowledge of operation of welding equipment electrodes, fluxes, and shielded gases and welding processes.
• Basic knowledge of ANSI, AWS, and ASME codes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen to co-workers suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations.
• Ability to coordinate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job.

Benefits

Black & Veatch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Company-matched 401(k) plan
• Vendor discounts
• AD&D insurance
• Pre-taxed accounts
• Voluntary legal plan
• Identity theft and credit monitoring services
• B&V Credit Union

Pay

Salary Plan WEL: Welding

Schedule

Full-time