Welder Job Summary Applicant must possess the skills to work safely in an industrial plant environment. All welding functions applicable to the oil & gas production and midstream industry including but not limited to; cutting beveling welding preparation clean up & repairs field takeoff and measurement: Responsibilities and Duties
Attend work on the schedule established by the employer and without excessive absenteeism.
Follow all safe work practices and abide by company and sitespecific safety policies.
Assemble and install metal pipes and pipe fittings for stainless and carbon steel projects.
Remove slag and rough spots from weld by operating grinders or sers to ensure smooth working surface.
Use clamps brackets and hangers to secure pipes to structures
Employ their knowledge of metallurgy to determine materials and equipment most suitable for a welding project
Clean and prepare workpieces using chemical solutions etc. to remove foreign matter such as grease rust etc.
Use heating furnaces and burners to preheat metal pipes prior to welding or bending
Cut and shape metal components to set specifications using power saws chipping knives or other hand tools
Fill holes cracks and dents on metal workpieces or pipe products
Use micrometers calipers and other precision measuring instruments to check gap allowances grooves or angles
Have basic knowledge of geometry physical properties of metal machining weld shrinkage and welding techniques.
Assemble metal and nonmetal pipes and pipe fitting using threading machine
Study schematics diagrams and blueprints in order to determine the layout of pipes
Measure and fabricate pipe routings to match existing inline piping systems
Control and turn valves or regulators to adjust flames and ensure proper use of welding gas
Wear appropriate protective gear and ensure compliance with established health/safety regulations
Troubleshoot a piping system and conduct diagnosis to identify and fix pipe problems
Operate manual and automated welding units and equipment by depositing metal from electrode to work piece and joins edges of work piece.
Maintain length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead.
Weld in flat and vertical planes (all position welding).
Examine weld for bead size and other specifications.
Fabricate new or replacement parts for company equipment.
Qualifications and Skills
Must own a suitable rig truck with welding machine.A complete rig setup is required including all hoses torches tips beveling machine clamps rollout wheels etc.
Working knowledge of ASME B31.3 B31.4 B31.8 and API 1104.
Ability to passes 100 xray site requirements.
Downhill welding technique preferred.
Previous welding experience in oil field in and around live process and highpressure systems.
Low hydrogen stick procedures mostly.
Ability to TIG weld carbon and alloys.
5 years of industrial construction/Oilfield construction/Pipeline construction preferred!
Current/valid drivers license
Ability to work safely with others to achieve job goals
Selfmotivated employee that can take direction and follow daily job duties
Read blue prints ISO drawings and P&IDs
Education: High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) Preferred
Experience 5 years welding experience preferred 3 Year oilfield experience at a minimum. Must pass the prescribed weld test.
Must have a working knowledge of various welding codes specifications techniques and methods
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