Job Title
Coded Pipe Welder – Stainless Steel & Carbon Steel
Location
Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, Ireland
Salary
€50,000–€100,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
Job Purpose
To carry out high-quality welding on stainless steel and carbon steel piping systems in accordance with approved welding procedures, applicable codes, project specifications, and quality and safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform pipe welding using approved processes such as TIG/GTAW, MMA/SMAW, MIG/GMAW, or FCAW, as required.
- Read and interpret piping isometric drawings, welding symbols, and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
- Prepare and verify pipe joints, including bevels, root gaps, alignment, and cleanliness.
- Carry out root, fill, and cap passes in accordance with approved procedures.
- Ensure welds meet the applicable quality and inspection requirements.
- Prevent material contamination when working with stainless steel.
- Cooperate with QC inspectors and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) personnel.
- Maintain welding equipment and follow all site safety procedures.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
- Relevant welding qualification or demonstrable equivalent practical competence.
- Valid welding qualification to EN ISO 9606-1 or another project-approved standard, such as ASME Section IX where specified.
- Qualification appropriate to the required process, material, pipe dimensions, thickness, and welding position.
- Experience in stainless steel and/or carbon steel pipe welding, according to the assigned work.
- Ability to understand and follow approved WPS requirements.
- Valid SOLAS Safe Pass where required for the worksite.
- Completion of required site induction and task-specific safety training.
- Successful practical welding test where required by the employer or client.
Experience
- Demonstrable experience in industrial pipe welding.
- Experience with TIG welding and other relevant pipe-welding processes.
- Industrial, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, oil and gas, or power-generation experience is desirable.
Personal Attributes
- Strong attention to detail.
- Commitment to safety and quality.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Reliable, professional, and able to meet project deadlines.