*Post Weld Heat Helper 1

TIC; Louisiana; On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tic Inc. is seeking an intermediate Heat Treat Technician to provide on-site heat treatment services for weld preparation and PWHT.

You will coordinate pre- and PWHT activities, assist in plan development, and ensure safety and proper documentation is maintained. You will attach heaters and thermocouples, operate the heat-treating console and recorder, read charts, troubleshoot issues, and support training of junior technicians as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; related field experience preferred.
• Working knowledge and abilities for the position.
• Ability to read, understand and transmit written and oral instructions; communicate with management/supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre and PWHT activities and provide required pre and PWHT documentation.
• Assist in development of preheat and PWHT plans for the project.
• Communicate safety issues.
• Attach heaters to piping, thermocouple operation, color-code conductors and connect conductors.
• Place thermocouples for heater zone control for preheat and PWHT.
• Execute gradient insulation and determine insulation quantities.
• Connect heaters and thermocouples to heat-treating console.
• Set up and operate the heat-treating console, programmer, controllers and recorder.
• Read recorder strip charts for temperatures, soak time, rise and fall rates.
• Troubleshoot preheat and PWHT and document work performed.
• End of shift walk downs of all pre and PWHT operations.
• Maintain pre PWHT equipment; report calibrations and repairs.
• Assist in training and supervision of Heat Treat Jr. Techs.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading and following instructions

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

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Provide on-site Heat Treatment services for weld preparation and post weld heat treatment

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Coordinate pre and PWHT activities and provide required pre and PWHT documentation.
• Assist in the development of preheat and PWHT plans for the project.
• Communicate safety issues
• Attach heaters to piping, thermocouple operation, color-code conductors and connect conductors
• Placement of thermocouple for correct heater zone control for both preheat and post weld heat-treatment
• Execute on the rules for gradient insulation and how much insulation is required
• Connect heaters and thermocouples to heat-treating console
• Set up and operate the heat-treating console, programmer, controllers and recorder
• Read recorder strip charts to determine temperatures, soak time, rise and fall rates
• Trouble-shoot preheat and PWHT and document any work performed
• Perform end of shift walk downs of all pre and PWHT operations
• Maintain pre and PWHT equipment and report needed calibrations and equipment repairs
• May be asked to assist in training and supervising Heat Treat Jr. Techs

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.

Work Setting & Job 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.

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