Pipe Welder (NOT Rotational) - Anchorage Fab Shop, AK

The position is based in Anchorage at the Worley Fabrication Facility, on a 5 day a week work schedule.  

Schedule subject to change pending the project(s) needs.   

No relocation or per diem is provided. 

Job Purpose:

Performs welding of pipe, flanges and various fittings for fabrication or repair of machine parts, plant equipment and structures according to layout, blueprints or work orders using various welding processes.  

Essential Job Functions:

·       Constructs, maintains, and modifies piping systems and process equipment related to petrochemical or other industry by welding of pipe, flanges and various fittings using applicable welding techniques and processes required to produces welds that meet applicable codes and client requirements.

·       Measures pipe routing and draft pipe configuration.

·       Perform repair, prep, grinding and re-weld procedures on pipe to meet proper welding codes.

·       Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various cleanup and housekeeping activities.

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

·       Knowledge of the AWS, ANSI and ASME codes.

·       Knowledge of operation of welding equipment, beveling machines, electrodes, fluxes, shielding gasses and welding processes.

·       Knowledge of the various size and grades of welding electrodes, the proper use of electrodes and welding processes, the appearance of a proper fit-up and the appearance of properly cleaned and prepared surface.

·       Ability to properly use and care for the tools and equipment and welding electrodes commonly used on industrial projects.

·       Ability to read, understand engineering prints.

·       Advanced ability to lay out, fit, and weld fabricated piping components to assemble tanks and pressure vessels according to blueprints, specifications, and knowledge of welding.

·       General knowledge of carbon steel welding techniques.

·       General knowledge including alloy metals, stainless steel, and duplex welding techniques.

·       Thorough knowledge of the AWS, ANSI and ASME codes.

·       Ability to work as part of a team; communicate effectively with fellow workers and alternate.

·       Ability to demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures.

·       Ability to demonstrate support for the company’s environmental management system.

Physical Demand/Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with other employees. The employee must be able to lift and move up to forty (40) pounds, stand for long periods of time, extended periods of kneeling and or bending, ascending, or descending ladders or stairs, and repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. 

Employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places, extreme cold or heat and high noise levels. Employee will work in an environment where there is risk that they will be exposed to toxic, caustic and/or hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles. Workers are required to wear personal protective equipment while on the job. The work generally requires routine walking, sitting, standing, squatting, climbing, stooping, bending, twisting, reaching, and carrying items. An individual will be required to work the majority of hours in an industrial environment and will need to be able to quickly respond to a change in work demands. 

This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of the job incumbents.