ASME Vessel Welder - Code-Quality TIG/MIG Expert

Encore Oilfield Services, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Oilfield Services, LLC is seeking a Vessel Welder for our New Iberia, Louisiana fabrication team. You will produce code-quality welds on ASME-coded pressure vessels and related components used in natural gas compression equipment while upholding safety and craftsmanship.

The ideal candidate has experience with pressure vessel welding, blueprint interpretation, and multiple welding processes, and shows strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to three years of vessel welding or related fabrication experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to tack weld and safely operate grinders.
• Knowledge of pressure vessel materials and fabrication practices.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols.
• Experience operating overhead cranes, rigging equipment, and fabrication tools.
• Ability to weld using TIG (GTAW) and Flux Core (FCAW) or MIG (GMAW) and Flux Core (FCAW) processes.
• Ability to pass a 3G/4G welding test for welding couplings and nozzles.
• Ability to pass a 5G/6G welding test for welding pressure vessel components.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing code-quality welds.
• Reliable attendance and ability to maintain high productivity standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality welds on ASME-coded pressure vessels and related components.
• Weld couplings, nozzles, internal components, and external vessel components in accordance with engineering drawings and welding procedures.
• Perform structural welding as required for guards, platforms, and other fabricated assemblies.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and specifications.
• Operate cutting torches, welding machines, grinders, and carbon arc gouging equipment.
• Perform carbon arc gouging as needed to achieve code-quality weld repairs.
• Fabricate and assemble components with minimal supervision.
• Work with various vessel materials while maintaining dimensional accuracy and weld quality.
• Safely operate overhead cranes, rigging equipment, pneumatic hand tools, and fabrication equipment.
• Inspect completed welds to ensure compliance with ASME code requirements and quality standards.
• Follow all company Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Promote teamwork, productivity, and continuous improvement within the Vessel team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

TIG welding

GTAW

MIG welding

Flux Core welding

Blueprint reading

Pressure vessel welding

Overhead crane operation

Gouging

ASME code knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Welding certification

3G/4G welding test

5G/6G welding test

Tools

Cutting torches

Grinders

Overhead crane

Rigging equipment

Fabrication tools

Job description

Encore Oilfield Services, LLC is seeking a Vessel Welder for our New Iberia, Louisiana fabrication team. You will produce code-quality welds on ASME-coded pressure vessels and related components used in natural gas compression equipment while upholding safety and craftsmanship.

The ideal candidate has experience with pressure vessel welding, blueprint interpretation, and multiple welding processes, and shows strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.