Welder-Structural

STREAMTECH INC; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term disability & Life insurance

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

Job summary

STREAMTECH INC is seeking a highly skilled Structural Tank Cleaning Welder to join our industrial maintenance team in Pasadena, TX. You will inspect, clean, and repair storage tanks, vessels, and pipelines using SMAW, FCAW, MIG, TIG, and Stick welding while adhering to strict safety and cleaning protocols.

This role requires reading blueprints, performing atmospheric testing with gas detectors, and executing confined space entry under LOTO and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in welding SMAW, FCAW, MIG, TIG, and Stick for repair and fabrication.
• Ability to operate and manage confined space entry with LOTO and OSHA standards.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and welding symbols for precise fits.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized cleaning equipment to remove hazardous waste and residues.
• Perform atmospheric testing to ensure safe entry into confined spaces.
• Follow confinement space entry and LOTO protocols per OSHA standards.
• Prepare and purge tanks prior to welding operations.
• Execute precision welding to repair leaks and patch structural holes.
• Read blueprints and welding symbols to align components.
• Complete post-weld cleanup and inspection to meet NDT standards.

Skills

Welding

Confined Space Safety

Blueprint Reading

Gas Detection

Tools

Gas Detectors

Industrial Pressure Washers

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.