STS_Tank Welder

The Stronghold Companies; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stronghold Companies are seeking a Welder A to perform welding in client facilities or shop environments, ensuring quality and safety while meeting project requirements. The role involves setting up, welding in multiple positions, and mentoring fellow welders in a petrochemical context.

Candidates must understand API650/API651, read blueprints, pass weld inspections, and travel extensively within the U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with optional 7+ years’ related experience.
• NCCER certification and Class A license are preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of EGW, SMAW, SAW, FCAW and other welding processes.

Responsibilities

• Weld flat, cylindrical or irregular parts; position as required.
• Examine welds visually for conformance to specs.
• Set up and run EGW and SAW; operate Bug-o machinery.

Skills

API650/API651 knowledge

Blueprints & layouts

Welding FCAW/SMAW/EGW/SAW

2G/3G/4G welding

Mentor welders

Machine shop operations

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

NCCER certification

Class A driver’s license

Tools

Bug-o machines

Job description

Summary/ Objective

The position of a Welder A is responsible for tasks related to welding in the appropriate process during a project within a client facility or in a shop environment. A Welder A will perform work as required to maximize the quality of the Company while maintaining the specified expectations of the client and ensure safe working environment while performing work and will conduct all Company business in accordance with Company policies and procedures and maintain professionalism throughout all business dealings, both internally and externally.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Knowledgeable of API650 and API651
• Have working knowledge and understanding of blueprints, layouts and operating charts.
• Weld flat, cylindrical or irregular parts that may be clamped, tack-welded or otherwise positioned.
• Visually examine welds for adherence to specifications.
• Must have knowledge in the welding processes of EGW, SAW, FCAW, SMAW and the Bug-o machines.
• Must be able to fit bottom, roofs, floating roofs, shell verts, horizontal, door sheets, nozzles and inserts into industrial tank structures.
• Work (welds) must be able to pass X-rays
• Must be able to weld in some of the processes but not all.
• Must be able to weld in the 2G, 3G and 4G position in FCAW and SMAW.
• Extensive knowledge on how to set up and run EGW and SAW (3 o’clock, goat).
• Be a mentor to other welders; assist where needed and train where needed.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions.
• Operate other machine shop equipment to prepare components for welding.
• Extensive knowledge of hooking and unhooking of leads, torch hoses, and gas gases.
• Ability to work on and/or repair welding equipment (LN-25, SAW, etc.).
• Responsible for care and cleanliness of assigned equipment, workstation and/or area.
• Follow all Company Safety, Quality Control/ Quality Assurance procedures and OSHA guidelines .
• Write routine reports and correspondences.
• Add, subtract, multiply and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, pictorial or diagram form.
• Maintain poise and focus under time constraint and adverse conditions.
• Attend and complete trainings as required by the Company and client.
• Pass all required drug/alcohol testing and background requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Active listening
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Mechanical
• Critical Thinking
• Quality control analysis

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will have some supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a petrochechemical / refinery environment. Exposure to cold working conditions during winter months and hot working conditions during the summer months. Exposure to noise, workers must wear protecting hearing equipment or frequently shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level. In an emergency situation, exposure to hazardous chemicals may occur and the use of a respirator is required. All employees will be required to be fit tested for the various respirators used as well as the ability to successfully pass a pulmonary function test (PFT). Will be required to work in confined spaces and/or above ground in excess of 50 feet.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position of a Welder A can be extremely physical at times. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required, and for long periods of time to bend, stoop, walk, climb, squat, reach, kneel, push/pull, stand, sit, hand strength and dexterity. A Welder A will frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift more than 51 pounds. Must be able to work in confined spaces. Must be able to work at heights and be able to climb ladders and stairways and work off platforms. Move about on hands and feet, bending body downward and forward bending leg and spine- working in a bent over position. Ability to verbally communicate alarms or warnings clearly, concisely, loudly and quickly. Clearly and quickly hear or otherwise sense alarms or warning and take appropriate action, maintain equilibrium to prevent falling when moving, walking, standing, kneeling or crouching- particularly on narrow, uneven, irregular, slippery surfaces, going up and down ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles or other objects using hands, arms, feet or legs. Sensing physical attributes such as size, shape, temperature, texture or sharpness of an object by touching. Must possess foot agility and dexterity- operating pedals, foot controls, kick bars and other similar tasks that require foot or toe motion. Grasp, grip and/or apply pressure to an object with the fingers, palm, holding an object in the hand. Lift, raise or lower objects in a vertical direction, particularly heavy or bulky objects. Move objects backwards, forward, in or out in a horizontal direction, particularly heavy or bulky objects. Pulling, exerting a steady backward, downward, upward or outward force against an object- jerking, wrenching, stretching, towing, drawing, dragging or tugging objects in sustained motion. Reaching, extending the hand (s) and/or arm(s) in any direction. See, read, write and understand communication including directions, instructions and warning signs. Ability to see and distinguish colors, to visually distinguish shapes and patterns, to accurately sense distances (depth perception), to accurately see objects and detect motion and wide angles (peripheral vision).

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work

This is a project- based position. Typical days and hours of work are variable/ project dependent. Over-time work is common and may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Travel is expected. Extensive travel throughout U.S. and overnight stay for extended periods of time.

Required Education And Experience

High school diploma or equivalent work experience or 7+ years’ related work experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Extensive knowledge of EGW, SMAW, SAW, FCAW and other welding processes such as the Bug-o. Must have experience in the petrochemical industry.

Preferred Education

10+ years’ related work experience and/or training. NCCER certification. Class “A” driver’s license and a clean MVR. First aid and CPR trained.

Other Duties

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice that are job-related and consistent with business necessity.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Stronghold is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Stronghold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local laws.