Tube Welders

Local Position, No Per Diem or Travel is offered Job Summary Will perform a variety of skilled duties in connection with the operation and maintenance of power plant systems. General Expectations Will be knowledgeable of and follow all safety rules, procedures and practices. Will carry out assignments in training for and/or performing fire response and first aid. Will, during the normal performance of his duties, watch for and promptly report to supervision any damaged or defective equipment or conditions which may cause damage or injury. Will keep all equipment, tools, materials and work areas in a clean and orderly condition. Will report as directed to any facility for any shift where needed. Will perform work in a responsible and cooperative manner to facilitate a positive working environment. Will compile information and generate reports, forms and documents as required. Specific Expectations Make position or rolling welds on pipe and fittings of all sizes. Measure and fabricate all types of piping connections, using fittings as required Perform welding for tie-ins Make cuts into pipelines when directed and safe to do so Install valves in piping Perform all welding, remove cutting and fabricating required for maintenance and construction of piping and vessels Be responsible for welding machine and other assigned equipment and tools. Ensure the workmanship compiles with the following codes: DOT, API, ASME, AWS, and NBIC Be able to perform all aspects of hydrostatic and pneumatic testing General Qualifications Must be willing to work inside and outside under varying weather conditions Three to five years' experience in heavy industrial/power plant environment preferred General working knowledge of power plant operations preferred Proficient with most common types of welding equipment Specific Qualifications Must be certified under DOT, API, ASME, AWS and NBIC as applicable Should be able to interpret Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) with minimal assistance Must have a working knowledge of pipe, fittings and valves related to construction and maintenance of power plants Must have demonstrated proficiency in the operation and use of cutting equipment including oxy-acetylene, air carbon arc and mechanical equipment Must have proficiency in the knowledge of construction, maintenance, safety practices and methods used in power plants Must have the ability to perform simple arithmetic functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) encountered on the job. Must have proficiency in pipe and fitting fabrication including in the use of beveling machines, line up clamps and other related tools Must have a working knowledge of and be proficient in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). Must have the ability to read and interpret maps, main reports, piping isometrics, measurements; sketch fabrication drawings; and fabricate piping spools based on the drawings Must be familiar with the basic requirements, for welding on coded pressure vessels and tanks, such as preheat, interpass temperature, and post heat requirements, material traceability, testing requirements, recordkeeping, etc. Must be observant and have normal color vision acuity in addition to being able to detect abnormal operations through sight, sound, and smell. Must have thorough knowledge of Lock Out/Tag out systems Able to lift 50 pounds and work at heights and in confined spaces Able to read, write and speak English proficiently 6G Certified Must have High School Diploma or GED equivalent

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Contract Pay:

$24.28 - $37.17 per hour

Work Location:

In person