Pipe Welder

Stefanini, Inc; Arizona; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley Power group, LLC is seeking a Pipe Welder in Tonopah, AZ. The role requires welding on carbon, stainless, and alloy materials, with 6G positions and multiple weld tests. Candidates must pass drug screening and extensive background checks, and demonstrate GTAW/SMAW capability per ASME/AWS codes.

Qualifications include carbon, low alloy, and stainless certifications, plus successful completion of all required trainings. Nuclear plant experience is REQUIRED.

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear power generating station environments is required.
• Ability to pass ASME or AWS code procedures for welding on pipe, tubing, or plate.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate capability in GTAW and SMAW as a minimum.
• Ensure familiarity with alloy materials to be welded and pass code procedures.

Skills

GTAW welding

SMAW welding

ASME/AWS codes

Pipe welding

Job description

Job Details

Pipe Welder Tonopah, AZ Post: 7/8/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 1234

RPG Field

Job Category: RPG Field

Positions Available: 34

Previous Experience Working within a Nuclear Power Generating Station is REQUIRED!!

Riley Power group, LLC is a full-service maintenance and capital construction services company headquartered in Rock Hill, SC. We work nationwide on some of the most challenging, exciting construction and maintenance projects in the industrial sector. We are currently hiring skilled Welders for multiple positions in the US. If you are a hardworking person who possesses the skills and ability to perform the job as outlined below, we would love to hear from you!

Essential Functions of this position may include but are not limited to:

• The Welder must demonstrate capability in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) as a minimum.
• The welder should be familiar with the various alloy materials to be welded and can pass an ASME or AWS code procedure for all positions of welding on pipe, tubing, or plate in accordance with the code performance tests.
• Certification must be BOTH Carbon and Low Alloy Steel and Stainless.
• Must pass:
  • Carbon AND Stainless Weld Test
  • Drug-screen
  • Extensive criminal and employment history background check
  • All Computer Based Training and Stand-up Class Training

Weld Test Requirements:

• WELD COUPON #1
• Material -Carbon Steel Coupon with Carbon Steel Filler
• Coupon- 2-inch XX coupon
• Position - 6G
• Weld Process - Dual Process GTAW / SMAW GTAW Root and 1 Hot Pass SMAW Fill
• Filler - ER-70S-2 / E7018
• Hold Points - Fit up, Root, Final
• Acceptance - Visual Inspection at each hold point and final RT (X-Ray).
• WELD COUPON #2
• Material - Carbon Steel Coupon with Stainless Steel Filler
• Coupon - 2-inch XX coupon
• Position - 6G
• Weld Process - GTAW
• Filler - ER308L
• Hold Points - Fit up, Root, Final
• Acceptance - Visual Inspection at each hold point and final RT (X-Ray).
• RESTORATION TEST:
• Material - Carbon Steel Coupon with Carbon Steel Filler
• Coupon - 2-inch XX coupon
• Position -5G
• Weld Process - Dual Process GTAW / SMAW GTAW Root and 1 Hot Pass SMAW Fill
• Filler - ER-70S-2 / E7018
• Hold Points - Fit up, Root, Final
• Acceptance - Visual Inspection at each hold point and final RT (X-Ray).

Please note that the essential job functions listed above are not intended to be all-encompassing. Employee may be asked to perform tasks which are not listed in this description but may also be considered essential for employment.

Equal Opportunity

RPG is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, criminal history, ancestry, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or discharge from military service. RPG provides its services to many clients in their various business sectors who may have physical, mental, pre-employment screening and/ or citizenship requirements. These requirements are driven by contracts and/ or security requirements that RPG is required to adhere to, and which may vary between clients and their respective high-security industries. Misrepresentation or falsification of qualifications or background information is grounds for termination, denial of employment and/ or disqualification from future employment consideration.