Project Pipe Welder (Construction) - Prudhoe Bay, Ak

This is a temporary position with an expected duration of six (6) to seven (7) weeks. The typical schedule is 84 hours per week (40 hours straight time and a minimum of 44 hours at time and a half). All meals and lodging are provided by Worley while the employee is on location. Transportation between Anchorage and Prudhoe Bay 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 & Abilities:

       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 an industrial project.

       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.

Physical Demand/Work Environment:

Must have ability to stand, walk on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, sit, squat, kneel, reach through low and high ranges, and exhibit normal balance and coordination. These basic physical requirements are essential for safe performance of the job in harsh environments with exposure to very cold temperatures and while wearing arctic gear.

    Must have ability to stand, walk on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, sit, squat, kneel, reach through low and high ranges, and exhibit normal balance and coordination. These basic physical requirements are essential for safe performance of the job in harsh environments with exposure to very cold temperatures and while wearing arctic gear.

    Must stand throughout evaluation.

    Aerobic capacity evaluation via 3 Minute step test.

    Sit and reach and range of motion evaluations.

    Lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist with two hands.

    Lift 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder with two hands.

    Carry 50 lbs. for 15 feet with two hands.

    Push/pull 60 lbs. sled for 20 feet.

    Push/pull 90 lbs. cart for 20 feet.

    Kneel 60 seconds, stand, kneel 60 seconds, stand.

    Squat 60 seconds.

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.