Welder

TETRA Technologies Rebranding; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is seeking a field-based technician for welding and maintenance tasks in Houma, LA. This role requires basic welding skills, a GED or high school diploma, and a valid driver's license.

You will work under supervision to support project execution and equipment upkeep in diverse environments. Responsibilities include safe welding, equipment preparation, and coordinating with teams. The position involves travel to various sites and physical requirements typical of

Qualifications

• Fluent English reading, writing and speaking.
• 1+ year relevant work experience required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties safely while using PPE and following procedures.
• Maintain shop, equipment, tools, and vehicles for availability and safety.
• Coordinate with supervisor and teammates to complete projects efficiently.
• Weld in flat, vertical, or overhead positions as required by tasks.
• Preheat piping materials to minimize quality issues per weld procedures.
• Assist with loading/unloading and site maintenance as needed.
• Promote a professional image by keeping facilities and equipment clean.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members. We value equal employment opportunity to stimulate creativity and innovation in our workforce as we use our collective talents to develop unique solutions to address the world's energy challenges.

Founded in 1981, TETRA ( NYSE: TTI ) is an energy services and solutions company focused on developing environmentally conscious services and solutions that help make people's lives better. With operations on six continents, the Company's portfolio consists of Energy Services, Industrial Chemicals, and Critical Minerals. In addition to providing products and services to the oil and gas industry and calcium chloride for diverse applications, TETRA is expanding into the low-carbon energy market with chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure, helping to meet the demand for sustainable energy in the twenty-first century.

• Must perform all duties in a safe manner, observing safe work practices, including proper use of personal protective equipment, at all times.
• Maintain shop, equipment, tools, vehicles, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability and functioning of required items and ensuring safety.
• Coordinate with supervisor and other employees for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.
• Request equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items.
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in completion of their work activities.
• Weld with caution to any welded area that may be subject to extreme stress and where care must be taken to prevent leaks and cracks.
• Weld flat, vertical, or overhead welds in difficult position and areas of difficult access.
• Preheat piping materials as may be necessary in order to minimize quality problems as per the TETRA weld process and procedures.
• Perform surface preparation of pipe materials such as cleaning, sanding, grinding and some assembly of parts, as well as clean welds, including the cutting and repairing of unacceptable welds.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Promote company image by ensuring facilities, vehicles, equipment, and work area are clean and well maintained.
• Travel to other locations to perform maintenance/repairs to company assets.
• Assist others in loading and unloading equipment and supplies as needed.

Education and/or Experience:

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• EXPERIENCE: 1+ year relevant work experience and/or education required
• LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Valid driver's license

Physical Duties

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, see, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and to use their hands to use, handle and control equipment. The employee is occasionally required to reach, climb, and balance.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with appropriate assistance.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to speak adequately to communicate with supervisors and co-workers

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

The requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

While performing the duties of any field-based position, an employee may be exposed to various outside weather conditions including but not limited to rain, humidity, and/or heat during daytime hours and/or nighttime hours. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud for extended periods of time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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