Rig Welder - Pipe Welding at Gas Plant Site

Optimized Process Designs; Mont Belvieu (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs in Mont Belvieu, TX is seeking a Rig Welder to join our field team on natural gas and petrochemical projects. You will operate portable welding rigs, read drawings and isometrics, and weld pipes and fittings to specifications.

The ideal candidate has 5 years of welding experience, demonstrated safety leadership, strong teamwork, and the ability to work with minimal supervision on an active jobsite.

Qualifications

• Must pass code welding tests: ASME IX 6G SMAW/GTAW and AWS D1.1 plate.
• Welds must be 100% x-ray quality and pass visual inspection per ASME B31.3.
• 5 years' welder experience, preferably in gas plant construction.
• Proven safety leadership and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Own portable welding rig including PPE and jack stands.
• Read drawings, take measurements, read isometrics, and install piping efficiently.
• Weld pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment to specs.
• Operate tools and equipment: grinders, torches, drills, welding machines, etc.
• Possess knowledge of pipe fittings, bolts, valves, etc.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Safety leadership

Education

ASME Section IX 6G welding test (SMAW & GTAW) and AWS D1.1 plate test

Job description

Optimized Process Designs in Mont Belvieu, TX is seeking a Rig Welder to join our field team on natural gas and petrochemical projects. You will operate portable welding rigs, read drawings and isometrics, and weld pipes and fittings to specifications.

The ideal candidate has 5 years of welding experience, demonstrated safety leadership, strong teamwork, and the ability to work with minimal supervision on an active jobsite.