Maintenance Welder

About the job

The maintenance welder is responsible for the maintenance and construction of piping circuits and structural repairs throughout the refinery, with a focus on long term reliability.   Duties include, but are not limited to;

• Repairs piping circuits, structural, pipefitter, etc.

• Works with external contractors as necessary.

• Installs and repairs of structural equipment.

• Perform basic maintenance on filters and exchangers.

• Strong focus on safety & procedures

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in an industrial environment.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, P&IDs, and procedure manuals.

• Strong collaborative skills working with peers and management.

• Ability to certify ASME section IX for process GTAW and SMAW

Preferred skills and knowledge

• Ability to read and translate as built drawings and P&IDs

• Ability to calculate and fabricate takeoffs

• Ability to weld alloys, including stainless steel, monel, chrome and inconel

• A successful completion of a 6G weld test on alloys and carbon steel

Physical Requirements

• This position requires an individual to have the ability to negotiate in, on, and around piping at both grade level and above grade elevations.

• Requires the ability to navigate vertical ladders and spiral tank stairs to reach work areas.

• This position on occasion requires the ability to enter confined spaces through 24" diameter man ways.

• Position requires the physical ability to utilize air purifying respirators and SCBA's.

• A tolerance for scents common to fuels and asphalt loading operations is required as well as those of construction and maintenance related activities such as welding, painting and tank cleaning

• The ability to lift 100 lbs.