Structural & Combo Welder - Primoris Energy Services

Primoris Services; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in industrial construction is seeking experienced Structural and Combo Welders for a project in Port Arthur, TX. Candidates will be responsible for laying out, fitting, and welding components at a construction site. This role requires a strong focus on safety and quality, with competitive compensation and a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years of welding experience required.
• Must pass pre-employment qualification tests.
• Able to work in varying environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fit and weld fabricated and cast components.
• Follow safety rules and report to immediate supervisors.
• Ensure quality work according to project specifications.

Skills

Welding techniques

Safety practices

Teamwork

Job description

Primoris Energy Services is urgently looking for experienced Structural and Combo Welders for a project in Port Arthur, TX. This project is expected to last until August. They are working Monday - Saturday, 10 hours a day. Per diem is available when all per diem requirements are met. Welders must pass the required weld tests to be considered. Rev up your career with PSC & apply today! Job Description

Lay out, fit and weld fabricated, cast and forged components to assemble structural forms, such as tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, pipe and building and bridge parts using gas and/or electric welding equipment as specified by layout. All duties will be performed at construction site.

General Requirements

• Practice safety rules.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Safe use of hand & power tools.
• Report to and assist immediate supervisor.
• Perform quality work as determined by project specifications.
• Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of your shift.
• Must work well as part of a team.

Functional Requirements

• Select torch, torch tip, filler rod and flux, or electrode according to welding chart specifications or type and thickness of metal
• Connect regulator valves and hoses to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders and to welding torch
• Turn regulator valves to activate flow of gases, lights torch and adjusts gas mixture and pressure to obtain desired flame, based on knowledge of gas-welding techniques
• Hold torch at proper angle to metal and guide along weld joint, applying filler rod to molten area to form weld
• Examine weld for bead size and other specifications
• May preheat work piece with torch
• May layout, position and tack weld work pieces
• May weld along vertical or overhead weld lines
• May scarf or groove weld prior to applying filled metal, using gas-welding equipment
• May chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter
• May clean or degrease parts, using a wire brush or portable grinder
• May cut metal plates or structural shapes using gas torch
• May be required to pass start tests to meet certification standard of government agencies or professional associations
• Plan layout, assembly and welding.
• Lay out, position, align and fit components together.
• Bolt, clamp and tack weld parts to secure in position for welding.
• Set up equipment and weld parts.
• Assemble parts by bolting and riveting.
• Weld pipe, sheet metal, structural steel, brackets or other materials.
• Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
• Use cutting torch to cut materials and demo existing assemblies

Qualification Standards

• One (1) to four (4) years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level).
• Pre-employment qualification test.
• Post-offer background check, drug/alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and site-specific training.
• New Hire Orientation Quiz
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace.
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.).
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.).

Physical Requirements

• Must comply with company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy.
• Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company.
• Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
• Able to carry 50 lbs. of tool and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.)
• Must be clean shaven and able to work while wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment, when required.

Work Environment:

• Location: Industrial construction jobsite
• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site:
  • Uneven ground level
  • Obstructed pathways
  • Work performed at low and/or high elevations
  • Work performed in confined areas
• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site:
  • Predominately outdoor climate
  • May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather
  • Excessive humidity, rain, etc.
  • Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.
  • Potential exposure to chemical substances

BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation paid weekly
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.

Primoris Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.

THIRD-PARTY AGENCY NOTICE:

Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement.

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