Welder-Structural

ADP, Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long Term Disability

401K Match

Life and AD&D Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is hiring a Structural Tank Cleaning Welder to inspect, clean, and repair industrial tanks, vessels, and pipelines. The role requires welding across multiple processes and expertise in cleaning and safe entry procedures.

Responsibilities include operating cleaning equipment, conducting atmospheric tests, and following OSHA-confined space and LOTO protocols. Collaboration with maintenance teams is essential for ensuring integrity and safety on site.

Qualifications

• Industrial tank welding and repair experience preferred.
• Familiarity with SMAW, FCAW, MIG welding processes.
• Ability to read welding symbols and blueprints.
• Experience with confined space protocols and NDT basics.

Responsibilities

• Operate cleaning equipment to remove hazardous waste and residue.
• Perform atmospheric testing with gas detectors for safe entry.
• Enforce confined space entry and LOTO protocols per OSHA standards.
• Prepare and purge tanks prior to hot work or welding operations.
• Execute precision welding (MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core) to repair leaks and patch structures.
• Use thermal cutters and grinders to prepare surfaces and remove defects.
• Read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols for accurate assembly.
• Conduct post-weld cleanup and basic NDT/X-ray inspections.

Skills

Welding

Confined Space Entry

Blueprint Reading

Atmospheric Testing

Tools

Gas Detectors

Pressure Washers

Vacuum Trucks

Thermal Cutters

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious StructuralTank Cleaning Welder to join our industrial maintenance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for inspecting, cleaning, and repairing industrial storage tanks, vessels, and pipelines. This dual-role requires expertise in welding (SMAW, FCAW, MIG) as well as the specialized procedures required to clean, purge, and safely enter confined spaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate specialized cleaning equipment—including industrial pressure washers, vacuum trucks, and pumps—to remove hazardous waste, sludge, rust, and residue.
• Perform atmospheric testing using gas detection equipment to ensure confined spaces are safe for entry.
• Follow strict confined space entry and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Prepare and purge tanks (degassing/steaming) prior to performing any hot work or welding operations.
• Execute precision welding (MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core) to repair leaks, patch structural holes, and assemble metal components.
• Operate thermal cutters and grinding tools to prepare metal surfaces and remove defective welds.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and welding symbols to accurately align and fit components.
• Perform post-weld cleanup and inspection to ensure all work meets structural integrity and non-destructive testing (NDT/X-ray) standards.

Benefits include:

Company Paid Long Term disability, 401K matching up to 1.5%, and Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance for employee and dependants.

Employee paid Health insurance, Dental, Vision, Hospital indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability, and 401 Contributions.