Welder

Welder

Applicant must possess the skills to work safely in an industrial plant environment. All welding functions applicable to the oil & gas production and midstream industry including but not limited to; cutting, beveling, welding, preparation, clean up & repairs, field takeoff and measurement :

• Attend work on the schedule established by the employer and without excessive absenteeism.
• Follow all safe work practices and abide by company and site-specific safety policies.
• Assemble and install metal pipes and pipe fittings for stainless and carbon steel projects.
• Remove slag and rough spots from weld by operating grinders or scrapers to ensure smooth working surface.
• Use clamps, brackets, and hangers to secure pipes to structures.
• Employ their knowledge of metallurgy to determine materials and equipment most suitable for a welding project.
• Clean and prepare workpieces using chemical solutions etc. to remove foreign matter such as grease, rust etc.
• Use heating furnaces and weed burners to preheat metal pipes prior to welding or bending.
• Cut and shape metal components to set specifications using power saws, chipping knives or other hand tools.
• Fill holes, cracks, and dents on metal workpieces or pipe products.
• Use micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments to check gap allowances, grooves or angles.
• Have basic knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining weld shrinkage and welding techniques.
• Assemble metal and non-metal pipes and pipe fitting using threading machine.
• Study schematics, diagrams, and blueprints in order to determine the layout of pipes.
• Measure and fabricate pipe routings to match existing in-line piping systems.
• Control and turn valves or regulators to adjust flames and ensure proper use of welding gas.
• Wear appropriate protective gear and ensure compliance with established health / safety regulations.
• Troubleshoot a piping system and conduct diagnosis to identify and fix pipe problems.
• Operate manual and automated welding units and equipment by depositing metal from electrode to work piece and joins edges of work piece.
• Maintain length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead.
• Weld in flat and vertical planes (all position welding).
• Examine weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Fabricate new or replacement parts for company equipment.

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