Structural Welder

Worley; Louisiana; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is a global energy, chemicals and resources company headquartered in Australia, seeking a welder to fabricate and assemble structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells and piping systems. The role involves selecting appropriate equipment, planning layouts, and applying a variety of welding processes to deliver quality welds while meeting project specifications.

Candidates should have at least four years of relevant industrial experience and be able to

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years industrial construction/maintenance industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding.
• May use Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc or Shielded Metal Arc welding processes.
• Bolts, clamps, and welds metal components of piping systems, place, pipe and tube or structural shapes.
• May clean or degrease weld joint or workplace; may repair broken or cracked parts.
• Examine welds for bead size and other specifications.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Job description

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Position Summary

Responsible for welding and assembling structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, buildings and pipe.

Primary Responsibilities

• Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques
• May be required to use Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc or Shielded Metal Arc welding processes
• Bolts, clamps, and weld together metal components of products such as piping systems, place, pipe and tube or structural shapes, using arc and arc gas welding equipment
• May manually apply filler rod to supply weld metal. May clean or degrease weld joint or workplace, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath. May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes. May remove excess weld, defective weld material, slag and spatter, using carbon arc gouge, hand scrapper, grinder or power chipper. May preheat work piece, using hand torch or heating furnace. May cut metal plates or structural shapes
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications
• Additional responsibilities not listed may be required

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years industrial construction/maintenance industry experience

Physical Requirements

• Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Grasping, Feeling, Repetitive Motions

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.