Pipe Welder: Precision Industrial Piping & NDE-Ready

Matrix Service Company; Emporia (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Project Services in Emporia, VA is seeking a skilled welder to perform welding, brazing, and cutting on pipe in an industrial construction setting. You will work to precise specs and be subject to NDE testing including visual, hydro, and x-ray.

Candidates must have 5+ years of refinery maintenance/turnaround/construction experience, hold SMAW, GTAW, GMAW or FCAW certifications, pass weld tests, and comply with safety training and drug testing requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years in refinery maintenance/turnaround or construction.
• Must pass weld test and have practical welding skill.
• Active safety trainings and drug testing compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding per jobsite specifications using various processes.
• Weld pipe, prepare fit-up, and perform grinding as needed.
• Work with QA/QC and adhere to safety and PPE requirements.
• Weld on structural steel and non-piping components when requested.
• Identify hazards and participate in corrective actions.

Skills

Welding proficiency

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Trade certification in welding

Tools

SMAW

GTAW

GMAW

FCAW

Job description

Matrix Project Services
Emporia, VA 23847, USA

Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Perform welding functions per jobsite specifications, covering various welding procedures, brazing, and cutting on all types of pipe in a industrial construction environment.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Actively support the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.”
• Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.”
• To work well with peers, supervision and the QA/QC Department.
• Select equipment and plan layout and assembly of welding.
• May weld pipe of all kinds, sizes and alloys by process of ARC, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, GAS, MIG, TIG, etc.
• Weld high and low pressure pipe per specifications. All welds are subject to NDE testing including visual, hydro and 100% x-ray.
• Fit up pipe in some instances, as well as perform grinding when required.
• Weld on structural steel, handrails, brackets, non-piping components, etc.
• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Must possess current certification in SMAW, GTAW and GMAW or FCAW.
• Perform other related duties.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervision.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
• Will talk and hear to communicate.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will work at slight heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Must be able to work in weathering conditions including heat conditions while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and leather work boots.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of five (5) years or more in refinery maintenance/turnaround/or construction experience. A general knowledge of basic hand tools. Must be able to pass Weld Test and have practical welding skill. Complete Matrix Service Safety training, Process Safety Management training and Client / Site specific training. Must be able to obtain and maintain an active status within the required drug testing program. Must pass background check.

At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a culture of engagement, respect, collaboration and teamwork. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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