Pipe Welder - Prudhoe Bay, AK
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:
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 essential functions of this job, the employee is required
to:
- 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.
- Lift 40 lbs from floor to knuckles x 2 with a 12 second interval,
- Lift 40 lbs from floor to waist x 2 with a 12 second interval,
- Lift 40 lbs from floor to shoulders x 2 with a 12 second interval,
- Carry 40 lbs with two hands for 20 feet on level surface x 2 for a total of 40 feet(Allow a 60 second rest break between
20’ carry tests.),
- Slanted ladder: Climb up and down 12 rungs x 2 for a total of 24 rungs. Self-paced but continuous,
- Stairs: Climb up and down 15 steps x 5 for a total of 75 steps. Self-paced. (Allow a 60 second rest break after every set
of climbing up and down 30 steps.),
- Push horizontally with a peak isometric force of 50 lbs.
- Repetitive Kneel Test: Perform from standing, kneel on one knee, alternate from left to right knee, x 5 each knee,
- Repetitive Stoop Test: Perform from standing position, bend forward at waist as far as possible without bending the knees
with hands reaching toward the floor x 5, self-paced, but continuous
- Repetitive Squat Test: Perform a functional squat and stand x 5,
- Twist and Flex Test: Perform from standing alternate toe touches x 5 to each side to assess ability to twist and flex the
trunk repetitively.
- 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.
- Three to five (3-5) years experience pipe welding in a petrochemical industrial environment
- Required to pass FCAW, GTAW and SMAW pipe weld tests upon offer
- Valid driver’s license including ability to be insured by Worley's auto insurer
- High School diploma or equivalent GED
- Petrochemical, oilfield and arctic experience is preferred