Project Welder

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lay out and plan pipe system installations following blueprints, P&ID drawings, isometric drawings, and specifications.
• Cut, thread, bend, and weld pipe using hand and power tools, pipe cutters, threading machines, and welding equipment.
• Measure and mark pipes for cutting and threading, ensuring accurate cuts and fit-ups.
• Fit and assemble pipe systems and supports, including valves, flanges, hangers, reducers, elbows, and other fittings, for steam, gas, water, air, and chemical lines.
• Interpret and follow drawings and technical documentation, including specifications for pressure ratings (150#, 300#, etc.), pipe schedules, and material types.
• Fabricate and install complex piping configurations involving structural steel, valves, pressure vessels, and high-pressure lines.
• Test piping systems for leaks and proper operation, using hydrostatic, pneumatic, or other approved testing methods.
• Secure pipes and fittings in place using brackets, clamps, and hangers to ensure mechanical integrity and prevent vibration or strain.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on existing piping systems, identifying and resolving leaks, corrosion, or misalignment issues.
• Support welding operations for pipe fabrication, modifications, and tie-ins using Stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), brazing, or oxy-acetylene methods.
• Collaborate with other departments and trades to ensure installations meet plant standards and operational needs.
• Be available for emergency repairs and call-ins to minimize plant downtime and maintain system functionality.
• Follow all safety procedures and regulatory requirements, including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, PPE usage, and hot work permitting.

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion of a registered welding apprenticeship program; Relevant experience of 4+ years (minimum 8,000 hours) may be considered in lieu of certification.
• AWS and/or NCCER certifications preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Compensation & Benefits

• The starting wage for this position is $34 – $42/hour, with potential adjustments based on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Medical: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois HDHP / HSA Plan with employer contributions Traditional PPO Plan / FSA Plan
• Dental: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
• Vision-Voluntary: EyeMed Employer-Paid
• Life/AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan w/ Company Match: Fidelity
• Paid Time Off: Based upon years of service
• Holiday Pay: 6 paid holidays

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stand, walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; climb ladders; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to moderately loud.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include correctable vision to complete work safely.

Marquis Energy LLC

• Company: Marquis Energy LLC
• Location: Hennepin, Illinois

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