Pipe Welder

Kiewit; Ingleside (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Intermediate Pipe Welder to plan, lay-out, weld, install, test and repair pipe assemblies in accordance with plans, specs and codes. You will coordinate with field crews to ensure precise, safe installations and repairs.

You will set up welding gear, lay-out piping, perform welds independently with high precision, and comply with safety, design and production standards. Willingness to work outdoors, overtime, nights, and weekends as workload requires is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with field experience.
• Must have practical welding and pipe fitting knowledge.
• Able to follow written and oral instructions and communicate with supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Plan, diagram and lay-out for pipe welder's work.
• Coordinate with field labor crew for efficient installations.
• Position the weld set up, fit piping and perform welds with high precision.
• Lay-out, assemble pipes according to production standards and specs.
• Make welding repairs and address substandard welds.
• Assist with pre-fabrication layout or installation tasks.
• Assist with rigging of material.
• Operate air arc gouger, grinder and other welding tools.

Skills

Welding

Pipe fitting

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Air arc gouger

Grinder

Stress relieving machine

Job description

Requisition ID: 184972

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

Intermediate

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

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 working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.