Gas Plant Structural Welder — 12-Hour Shifts

Optimized Process Designs LLC; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) in Baytown, TX is seeking a Structural Welder to join our field team. The role requires welding of structural steel and skids per drawings, with portability for PPE and equipment; expect to read drawings and operate grinders, torches, and plasma equipment on active job sites.

Must have 2+ years of structural welding, pass ASME D1.1/IX tests, read symbols, and work up to 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of structural welding experience.
• Must be able to read, write & communicate in English.
• Must own the necessary tools to perform the welding and fabrication of structural steel.
• Must be able to pass code welding test: ASME Section IX 6G pipe test (SMAW and GTAW) and AWS D1.1 plate test for structural welds (SMAW and/or GMAW).
• Must demonstrate the ability to produce welds that are visually acceptable per the construction code i.e. ASME B 31.3.
• Must maintain your equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety or the environment.
• Must be able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week.
• Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job.
• Must be able and willing to attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Must be a safety role model.

Responsibilities

• Weld skids, structural steel and related equipment according to specifications.
• Read drawings and recognize basic symbols for the job application.
• Operate tools and equipment including: angle grinders, beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, tape measure, levels and torches (oxygen/acetylene & plasma).
• Possess skilled knowledge of welding, and welding process required (GMAW and/or SMAW).
• Exhibit knowledge of material identification, equipment utilization, welder equipment set-up and maintenance.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work safely and accurately.
• Be on time to the jobsite each day ready for work.
• Display a positive attitude and can work in a team environment.

Skills

Structural welding

Read drawings

Safety awareness

English communication

Teamwork

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) in Baytown, TX is seeking a Structural Welder to join our field team. The role requires welding of structural steel and skids per drawings, with portability for PPE and equipment; expect to read drawings and operate grinders, torches, and plasma equipment on active job sites.

Must have 2+ years of structural welding, pass ASME D1.1/IX tests, read symbols, and work up to 12-hour shifts.