RMD Pipe Welder Journeyman

Position Summary

Plan, lay-out, weld, install, test and repair all types of pipe and similar tubular products in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, welding codes and industry standards

Experience Level

Skilled

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

•    Plan, diagram and lay-out for pipe welder’s work
•    Coordinate with field labor crew for efficient installations
•    Position the weld set up, fit the piping and perform welds involving a high degree of precision independently
•    Lay-out, and assemble pipes accurately and according to production standards, quality requirements, safety requirements, code, design, and specifications
•    Make welding repairs and substandard welds
•    Assist with coordination of any Pre-Fabrication layout or installation
•    Assist with rigging of material
•    Operate air arc gouger, grinder, stress relieving machine, and other industry machines, tools and equipment
•    Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
•    Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Qualifications

•    May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
•    Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
•    Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
•    Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

• Licenses: Pass the following Weld Tests:

Combo: 2" Monster Coupon (Carbon) Tig/Stick & 2" Sch 10 (Stainless) 6G position Tig test. Will perform root, hot, and fill 1/2 of the joint (5/16" thick) using GTAW (tig) process and fill/cap the remaining 5/16" thick using SMAW (stick).  {Xray}                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

RMD Upgrade: 6" XXS carbon steel coupon (2G/5G Flip-Flop position) GMAW (MIG) RMD/FCAW test.  Will Perform Root using RMD (GMAW-S) process and Fill/Cap using Flux Core(FCAW) process. {PAUT - Ultrasound}

• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit-for-duty medical, and background check
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required

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Work Setting & Job Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site