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

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
• Must be able to use TIG / Stainless
• Must have TIG certifications/Stainless
• Must be able to pass drug test and visual weld test to go through orientation next day
• 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
• Must have required tools
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing