HRSG - Pipe Welder Journeyman

TIC – The Industrial Company; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TIC – The Industrial Company in Mississippi seeks a skilled pipe welder to plan, lay out, weld, install and test pipe systems in industrial settings. You will work from plans and welding codes, and collaborate with field crews to ensure quality installations.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to read blueprints, pass weld tests, and comply with safety rules. Overtime and varied shifts may be required at construction sites in the region.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred with field experience.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding specs.
• Proficient in safe use of welding equipment and hand/power tools.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Plan, diagram and lay-out pipe welder work per plans and codes.
• Coordinate with field crew for efficient installations.
• Position weld setup, fit piping and perform precise welds.
• Lay-out and assemble pipes per standards and specs.
• Make welding repairs and address substandard welds.
• Assist with pre-fabrication layout and installation coordination.
• Operate welding tools and related equipment safely.
• Estimate sizes, distances, quantities, time and costs for tasks.
• Inspect work for compliance and quality, addressing deficiencies.

Skills

Pipe welding

Blueprint reading

Layout and fit-up

Rigging

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Air arc gouger

Grinder

Stress relieving machine

Job description

Position Summary

Plan, lay-out, weld, install, test and repair all types of pipe and similar tubular products in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, welding codes and industry standards

Experience Level

Skilled

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan, diagram and lay-out for pipe welder’s work
• Coordinate with field labor crew for efficient installations
• Position the weld set up, fit the piping and perform welds involving a high degree of precision independently
• Lay-out, and assemble pipes accurately and according to production standards, quality requirements, safety requirements, code, design, and specifications
• Make welding repairs and substandard welds
• Assist with coordination of any Pre-Fabrication layout or installation
• Assist with rigging of material
• Operate air arc gouger, grinder, stress relieving machine, and other industry machines, tools and equipment
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Requirements

The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl

Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions

Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required

May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds

Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces

Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment

May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site

Must have all required tools

Must pass weld test with quality

U.S. Driver's License may be required

Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required

Ability to pass pre-access drug, alcohol and fit-for-duty testing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.