Combo Pipe Welder

Matrix Service; Nederland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Service in the United States is seeking a skilled welder to perform pipe and structural welds at industrial construction sites, following jobsite specs and safety standards. Requires five+ years refinery/turnaround experience, ability to pass welding tests (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW) and to meet drug testing and background checks; a current TWIC card is mandatory.

Welding tasks include high/low pressure pipe, fit-up, grinding, and NDE such as visual, hydro, and 100% x-ray as specified;

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in refinery maintenance/turnaround/construction.
• Must pass welding test and demonstrate practical welding skill.
• Must obtain and maintain active status in drug testing program.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding per jobsite specs using SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, TIG, etc.
• Weld high and low pressure pipe per specifications with NDE including visual, hydro, and 100% x-ray.
• Fit up pipes and perform grinding as required.
• Weld structural steel and non-piping components.
• Identify safety hazards and take corrective action.

Skills

Welding

Safety awareness

Reading blueprints

Tools

Welding equipment operation

Job description

Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Perform welding functions per jobsite specifications, covering various welding procedures, brazing, and cutting on all types of pipe in a industrial construction environment.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Actively support the Company's commitment to safety and its "Core Values."
• Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company's "Code of Business Conduct and Ethics."
• To work well with peers, supervision and the QA/QC Department.
• Select equipment and plan layout and assembly of welding.
• May weld pipe of all kinds, sizes and alloys by process of ARC, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, GAS, MIG, TIG, etc.
• Weld high and low pressure pipe per specifications. All welds are subject to NDE testing including visual, hydro and 100% x-ray.
• Fit up pipe in some instances, as well as perform grinding when required.
• Weld on structural steel, handrails, brackets, non-piping components, etc.
• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Must possess current certification in SMAW, GTAW and GMAW or FCAW.
• Perform other related duties.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervision.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of five (5) years or more in refinery maintenance/turnaround/or construction experience.
• General knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Must be able to pass Weld Test and have practical welding skill.
• Complete Matrix Service Safety training, Process Safety Management training and Client / Site specific training.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active status within the required drug testing program.
• Must pass background check.
• Must have current TWIC card

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will work at slight heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Must be able to work in weathering conditions including heat conditions while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and leather work boots.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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