Field Tank Welder

Advance Tank and Construction; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Tank and Construction seeks skilled welders for field erection projects nationwide. You will perform 7018 welding, downhill 6010, and prepare welds for x-ray testing, with an emphasis on safety and precision.

Expect lifting heavy weld leads, working at height, and moving steel plates with the team. Requirements include passing AWS/ASME weld tests, bend or x-ray verification, post-hire physicals, and substance abuse testing when required by ATC or its customers.

Qualifications

• Must pass weld test per AWS or ASME for applicable processes.
• Must pass bend test or x-ray welding with 7018 in vertical position.
• Experience in construction of field erected storage structures.
• Must pass post hire physical and substance abuse test when required.

Responsibilities

• Weld with 7018 and downhill using 6010.
• Move weld lead up to 100 ft (70–100 lbs).
• Arc gouge and prepare welds for inspection.
• Climb to heights up to 160 ft on ladders.
• Assist in moving, hanging, and aligning steel plates.
• Fit up joints, drive stakes, and perform bottom breakdowns.
• Grind weld seams and clean plate surfaces for x-ray.

Skills

Welding 7018

Downhill 6010

Heavy lifting

Climb to heights

Blueprint reading

Tools

Grinders

Chipping hammers

Hammer (4–8 lb)

Fit up bar

Job description

Must be able to perform all duties safely.

Must pass a weld test per AWS or ASME in the processes that are applying for as well as pass either a bend test or x-ray welding with 7018 in vertical position.

Must have experience in the construction of field erected storage structures and in using the following tools: 4- and 8-pound hammer, fit up bar, grinders, and chipping hammers.

Must be able to pass a post hire physical verifying ability to perform essential functions of job, as well as a substance abuse test whenever required by Advance Tank or its customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND TASKS

Must be able to perform all duties safely.

Must be able to weld with 7018 and downhill using 6010.

Must be able to manually move 100 feet of weld lead (70-100 lbs.);

Must be able to arc gouge.

Must be capable of climbing to heights of 160 feet above ground by vertical ladder and of using tools of the trade at that height.

Must be able to assist in the moving of steel plate: unloading, loading, hanging, aligning, and fitting.

Must be able to drive stakes, fit up vertically, round, roof, and bottom seams as well as perform bottom breakdowns.

Must be able to grind weld seams in preparation for x-ray, chip off weld burs, and do other plate surface cleaning; and

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND TASKS

Should be capable of wearing and using a respirator, when necessary, ATC will test at that time for ability.

Should be able to read blueprints, do layout, and move scaffolding.

SCHEDULE

The work is scheduled for Monday through Friday, often ten hours a day. However, often the customer dictates the working hours, so may need to work hours prescribed by the customer. Furthermore, overtime is required in this job.

WORK CONDITIONS

This job requires extensive travel within the United States and will require significant time away from home. You will be on your feet all day, which can include kneeling, bending, and standing. Wearing a hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs and suitable work clothing is necessary. The working conditions at each job site change from clear and open to congested and tight. You will be working outside in all types of weather. You will be expected to be aligned with the Company Work Ethic Document, which is included in your new hire packet.