Rig Welder — Vessel & Pipe Welding Expert (5+ yrs)

Texas Compression, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Compression, LLC is seeking experienced rig welders for upcoming projects across Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. The role requires extensive experience with P1, P4, P5A, P8 and P15E materials and performing routine welding with clearly defined processes.

Candidates must pass P1 and P15E tests in 6G position, have a minimum 5 years of vessel, tube and/or pipe welding experience, and be fluent in English. Ability to read P&ID and blueprints and work outdoors in all weather is essential.

Qualifications

• 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 years 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.

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.

Skills

GTAW welding

SMAW welding

GMAW welding

FCAW welding

P&ID reading

Blueprint reading

English fluent

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment handling

Job description

Texas Compression, LLC is seeking experienced rig welders for upcoming projects across Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. The role requires extensive experience with P1, P4, P5A, P8 and P15E materials and performing routine welding with clearly defined processes.

Candidates must pass P1 and P15E tests in 6G position, have a minimum 5 years of vessel, tube and/or pipe welding experience, and be fluent in English. Ability to read P&ID and blueprints and work outdoors in all weather is essential.