Rig Welder

Texas Compression, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Compression, LLC is seeking experienced Rig Welders to join their Houston team. The role involves performing welding tasks, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining a clean working environment. Candidates should hold a high school diploma and have at least five years of experience in pipe and vessel welding, with expertise in various welding processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Vessel, Tube and/or Pipe Welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs & blueprints.
• Must pass P1 and P15E tests in 6G position.

Responsibilities

• Complete welding assignments following defined processes.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment.
• Obtain daily permits and complete daily JSA/JHA.

Skills

Fluency in English

Knowledge of rigging and lifting

Welding processes (GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW)

Ability to identify welding defects

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding machines

Plasma cutter

Torch

Arc gouging tools

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Texas Compression is a Houston-based mechanical and Industrial services contractor servicing customer across Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. We are currently looking for experienced rig welders for upcoming projects. This candidate should have extensive experience with P1, P4, P5A, P8 & P15E material. Employee will be responsible for completing routine welding assignments with a clearly defined process.

Responsibilities

• Follows all HSE policies and procedures.
• Obtain daily permits and complete daily JSA/JHA.
• Knowledge of basic rigging and lifting.
• Read a tape measure and perform basic math calculations.
• Capable of using different welding processes such as GTAW, SMAW, GMAW & FCAW.
• Capable of using plasma cutter, torch and arc gouging.
• Ability to identify welding defect and self QC.
• Experience with hand, pneumatic and power tools.
• Must be able to work with the team.
• Capable of completing safety, production and quality control forms.
• Capable of maintaining and operating welding machines.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Requires operation of heavy equipment such as manlifts, forklifts or telehandlers on occasion.
• Requires employee to use a computer, smart phone and other office equipment such as copiers and printers.
  
  

Education, Skills, And Experience

• High school diploma or GED Required.
• Must be fluent in English. (Speak, Read & Write).
• Required to pass P1 and P15E tests in 6G position.
• Minimum 5 year of Vessel, Tube and/or Pipe Welding.
• Must have experience reading and understanding P&ID's & blueprints.
• Must be capable of reading, interpreting and executing a weld procedure.
• Requires employee to stand for at least 90% of the day.
• Requires constant movement in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including confined spaces.
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds.
• Requires employee to frequently inspect equipment, climb stairs or ladders and must be able to maintain balance.
• Must be able to communicate and respond to coworkers in the event of an emergency.
• Requires work in outdoors and in all weather conditions.
• Requires work in a non-climate- controlled facility.
• Requires work in loud environments.
  
  

Requirements

• Valid Drivers License
• Clear Drug Screen, Clear Background Screen & Clear Driving Record
• Basic+ & TWIC (Required) OSHA 10 or 30 (Preferred)
• Position may require travel and employee may be required to drive their own vehicle.
• Position requires employee must wear all required PPE, including fire-retardant clothing, hard hat, face shields, hearing protection, safety goggles, steel-toed boots, where applicable.
• Duties are subject to change at any time according to the needs of the location or company. Other duties may be assigned, in addition to or in lieu of, those described above.
  
  

Candidates who are qualified are encouraged to apply and submit their resume.

Texas Compression, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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