Welder III

About the role

Columbia Energy & Environmental Services, headquartered in Richland, WA, is a well-established small business with over 30 years of experience supporting the nuclear, defense, energy, and hazardous waste industries. Originally founded to assist with nuclear cleanup efforts at Hanford, we have since grown into a full-service engineering, design, and fabrication company serving both federal and commercial clients. Our success is built on technical precision, teamwork, and integrity. We take pride in maintaining a strong reputation for quality and compliance while fostering a collaborative, safety-focused work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding on critical and support equipment in accordance with qualified Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Perform structural welding on parts and components per project travelers, engineering drawings, work orders, and applicable specifications
• Read, understand, and follow WPS requirements, welding symbols, and fabrication documentation
• Apply working knowledge of AWS and ASME codes to ensure compliance with drawing and specification requirements
• Apply working knowledge of GD&T to accurately fabricate components to drawing tolerances
• Fabricate, fit, tack, and weld parts in accordance with project documentation, with minimal supervision
• Select proper WPS, filler metals, shielding gases, and welding processes based on material type and job requirements
• Determine proper welding sequences to prevent or minimize distortion and warpage
• Fabricate weld fixtures, templates, and work aids as required for complex welding projects
• Assemble basic mechanical equipment, structural components, and piping systems
• Perform self-verification of welded parts and assemblies prior to inspection to ensure work meets or exceeds acceptance criteria
• Interface with QA/QC, engineering, and customer personnel to support inspections and resolve technical issues
• Measure work pieces to verify dimensional accuracy and acceptability per drawing and specification requirements
• Remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, and scale from work pieces as required
• Maintain accurate weld records and ensure all required documentation is completed and kept current as work progresses
• Report unsafe conditions, unsafe equipment, or quality concerns promptly
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Perform all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Eight (8) or more years of welding experience with demonstrated welding qualifications; or a combination of four (4) or more years of experience and an Associate of Applied Science in Welding Technology or equivalent
• Extensive working knowledge of welding materials, processes, and procedures
• Ability to safely operate welding equipment, tools, machinery, and shop equipment
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend verbal instructions and written technical documentation
• Ability to perform shop math required for layout and fabrication, including fractions, decimals, and basic geometry
• U.S. citizenship required due to the nature of government contracts
• Ability to pass an employment record review, criminal background check, and drug screen (drug- and alcohol-free workplace)

Key Success Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and workmanship
• Team-oriented approach with the ability to collaborate effectively
• A positive attitude that contributes to a respectful, productive work environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to perform well with varying levels of supervision
• Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting; Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs; Ability to use hands and arms repetitively to handle tools, materials, and equipment; Ability to work at heights, climb ladders and stairs, and operate from platforms or man lifts using appropriate fall protection; Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, gloves, safety vests, and leather work boots; Ability to work in hot, cold, and damp environments

Working Conditions

• Performed in a shop, construction, and occasional field environment
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven atmosphere with a strong emphasis on safety and quality
• Occasional work at vendor locations or industrial job sites as required