Pipe Welder

Primary Function

Perform welding functions per jobsite specifications, covering various welding procedures, brazing, and cutting on all types of pipe in a industrial construction environment.

Typical Duties

• Actively support the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.”
• Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.”
• Work well with peers, supervision and the QA/QC Department.
• Select equipment and plan layout and assembly of welding.
• May weld pipe of all kinds, sizes and alloys by process of ARC, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, GAS, MIG, TIG, etc.
• Weld high and low pressure pipe per specifications. All welds are subject to NDE testing including visual, hydro and 100% x-ray.
• Fit up pipe in some instances, as well as perform grinding when required.
• Weld on structural steel, handrails, brackets, non-piping components, etc.
• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Must possess current certification in SMAW, GTAW and GMAW or FCAW.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
• Talk and hear to communicate.
• Use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Work at slight heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Must be able to work in weathering conditions including heat conditions while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and leather work boots.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years or more in refinery maintenance/turnaround/or construction experience.
• A general knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Must be able to pass Weld Test and have practical welding skill.
• Complete Matrix Service Safety training, Process Safety Management training and Client / Site specific training.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active status within the required drug testing program.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.