Rope Access Combination Welders

Turner Industries; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Telehealth access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Turner Industries is seeking Combination Welders with Rope Access—IRATA or SPRAT Level 1–3 certification for the Houston, TX area. The role involves laying out, fitting, and welding components to assemble structural forms such as tanks, vessels and pipes.

Non-exempt, reports to the Foreman with duties per procedures and frequent checks. The position requires high school diploma, weld certification, ability to work at height, and passing a weld test.

Qualifications

• IRATA / SPRAT Level 1–3 certification required.
• TWIC Card preferred.
• Must pass weld test before hire.
• Certified welder.
• Ability to work at height.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• CPR certification.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and policy acceptance.
• Comply with safety requirements.
• Must not pose a direct health or safety threat.

Responsibilities

• Use rope access methods to access and complete maintenance and welding tasks.
• Plan layout, align, and fit components for welding.
• Weld various materials (carbon steel, stainless, chrome) by arc, TIG, etc.
• Dismantle, repair, and fabricate as needed; cutting may be required.
• Prepare technical reports and follow supervisor guidance.

Skills

IRATA / SPRAT Level 1-3

Welder certification

Weld test passage

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

We are seeking Combination Welders with Rope Access - Level I, Level II, or Level III certification in the Houston, TX area. The Welder position lays out, fits, and welds fabricated, cast, and forged components to assemble structural forms, such as tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, pipe and building and bridge parts. Non-exempt role; Reports to the Foreman; Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
• IRATA / SPRAT Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 certification
• TWIC Card preferred
• Must be able to pass a weld test before being hired
• Must be certified as a welder
• Must have a capacity for work at height
• Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills
• CPR certification
• Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements:

Uses Industrial Rope Access methods and related equipment to access and complete a wide variety of maintenance, repairs and other industrial work tasks while suspended on ropes or in difficult access areas; responsibilities may also include rescue operations, technical reports, and administrative tasks; selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding; lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together; bolts, clamps, tacks parts to secure in position for welding; sets up equipment and welds parts; may assemble parts by bolting and riveting; may weld pipe such as carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome, etc. by process of arc, heliarc, gas, tig, etc.; may weld pipe, sheet metal, structural steel, brackets, or other materials; may repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts; may use cutting torch to cut materials and demo existing assemblies; perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement:

May be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing / sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; wearing respirator and other PPE; typing / data entry; stepstool use; work in excessive heat; work in excessive cold; work in loud environment

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

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