Structural Welder – Gas Plant Construction Pro

Flint Hills Resources; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs (OPD) in Baytown, TX, seeks a Structural Welder to join our field team. You will weld/skid structures, read drawings, and set up welding equipment on active projects.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in structural welding, can read specs, and can pass ASME/AWS welding tests. You will work outdoors in varied conditions, maintain tools, and perform safely with minimal supervision. Join a committed safety culture and earn competitive pay.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of structural welding experience.
• Must be able to read, write & communicate in English.
• Must own the necessary tools to perform the welding and fabrication of structural steel.
• Must be able to pass code welding test: ASME Section IX 6G pipe test (SMAW and GTAW) and AWS D1.1 plate test for structural welds (SMAW and/or GMAW).
• Must demonstrate the ability to produce welds that are visually acceptable per the construction code i.e. ASME B 31.3.
• Must maintain your equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety or the environment.
• Must be able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week.
• Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job.
• Must be able and willing to attend mandatory safety meetings.
• Must be a safety role model.

Responsibilities

• Must own portable welding rig including PPE and jack stands.
• Weld skids, structural steel and related equipment according to specifications.
• Read drawings and recognize basic symbols for the job application.
• Operate tools and equipment including: angle grinders, beveling machines, cut-off grinders, hammers, tape measure, levels and torches (oxygen/acetylene & plasma).
• Possess skilled knowledge of welding, and welding process required (GMAW and/or SMAW).
• Exhibit knowledge of material identification, equipment utilization, welder equipment set-up and maintenance.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work safely and accurately.

Skills

Structural welding

Read drawings

English proficiency

Welding tools ownership

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Tools

Angle grinders

Beveling machines

Cut-off grinders

Oxygen/Acetylene torches

Plasma torches

PPE

Job description

Optimized Process Designs (OPD) in Baytown, TX, seeks a Structural Welder to join our field team. You will weld/skid structures, read drawings, and set up welding equipment on active projects.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in structural welding, can read specs, and can pass ASME/AWS welding tests. You will work outdoors in varied conditions, maintain tools, and perform safely with minimal supervision. Join a committed safety culture and earn competitive pay.