Ergon West Virginia Inc. in Newell WV currently has an opening for a Pipefitter/Welder.
We are a great company with great pay and great benefits. Ergon is a relationshipdriven company that values each employees willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family owned and we pride ourselves on maintaining a small company feel.
The Pipefitter/Welder provides support for the installation and repair of piping structural steel and any associated equipment within the Maintenance Construction Department.
Pipefitter/Welder Responsibilities:
- Reads understands and works off drawings.
- Performs SMAW/stick GTAW/TIG and MIG welding.
- Fabricates pipe per Ergon Piping line class specifications.
- Certified to fillet/socket weld and provides welds that meet B31.3 (process piping) standards.
- Makes piping changes per Ergon Specifications.
- Completes work orders and properly documents all repairs.
- Operates a manlift and forklift.
- Operates a track torch bevel torch hand torch plasma arc and other specialized tools.
- Repairs and services all piping tanks boilers vessels and valves.
- Torques flanges and associated equipment.
- Repairs services cleans inspects torques and performs general maintenance on exchangers.
- Performs oncall duties as required on a rotating basis.
- Assists in performance of preventive maintenance on refinery equipment.
- Always keep safe work habits as the highest priority
- Always maintains a clean and wellorganized workspace.
- Strives to develop good working relationships with all coworkers contractors and associates.
Pipefitter/Welder Qualifications:
- Previous experience with equipment in an industrial operations setting such as refining chemical or manufacturing.
- Knowledge and experience with SMAW/stick GTAW/TIG and MIG welding.
- Experience using a torch plasma arc and operating a forklift preferred.
- Two (2) years experience in the installation of piping and structural steel.
- Must be able to work from an elevated platform in a confined space and in a fastpaced environment.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs is beneficial.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid drivers license must be maintained.
- Strong communication skills required including written and verbal.
- Computer proficiency
- Safety conscious and able to work in a team environment.
Applicants must submit a resume to .
Must be able to pass a preemployment drug screen and background check. A clean MVR is required.
Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k) with company match Health Life Dental Paid Holidays Vacation Sick Leave Tuition Assistance and Profit Sharing.
We are an EEO/AAP employer.
Employment offer contingent upon preemployment drug test background check and MVR.