CB&I

Designs and builds energy storage facilities

Tank Welder

Welding & Metal FabricationUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeNederland, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Previous years of experience in welding or a related field are required.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Ability to read a standard measuring tape is required.
Ability to access elevated work platforms and scaffolds using ladders, stairways, or other designated access ways is required.
Ability to climb structures using appropriate fall protection and available handholds and footholds is required.
Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy is required.
Ability to compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects is required.
Ability to understand verbal instructions and written notices is required.
Ability to comply with written and verbal safety rules and procedures is required.
Ability to perform general labor on construction sites is required.
Ability to work in confined spaces using respirators and fresh-air equipment is required.
Ability to maintain and use personal protective equipment is required.
Ability to maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area is required.
Ability to perform a variety of duties that may change is required.
Ability to learn to read and understand basic drawings is required.
Ability to visually inspect personal work activities is required.
Ability to pass required safety exams is required.
Ability to pass employer performance tests or standard tests for certification is required, and the employee may perform only certified procedures.
Ability to apply basic mathematics to solve problems, make decisions using measurable criteria, plan work, select proper tools, and visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings is required.

Responsibilities

Select the type and size of pipe, related materials, and equipment according to specifications.
Select equipment and plan layouts, assembly, and welding by applying knowledge of geometry, metal properties, machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.
Use Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc welding processes as required.
Lay out, position, align, and fit components together in various body positions.
Bolt, clamp, and weld metal components such as piping systems, plate, pipe, tube, or structural shapes using arc and arc-gas welding equipment; weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions and tack-weld assemblies as needed.
Connect the cable from the welding unit and set amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse as specified by procedure or supervisor.
Obtain the specified electrode and insert it into a portable holder, or thread consumable electrode wire through a portable welding gun.
Start the power supply to produce electric current.
Strike an arc to generate heat, melt and deposit metal from the electrode, and join the workpiece edges.
Guide the electrode or gun along the weld line while maintaining arc length, speed, and movement to produce the specified fusion depth and bead.
Apply filler rod manually when needed to supply weld metal.
Clean or degrease weld joints or the workplace using a wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath; repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes as needed.
Remove excess or defective weld material, slag, and spatter using a carbon arc gouge, hand scraper, grinder, or power chipper.
Preheat workpieces using a hand torch or heating furnace, and cut metal plates or structural shapes as needed.
Examine welds for bead size and other specifications.
Load, transport, and unload materials, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Assist in lifting, positioning, and securing materials and workpieces during installation.
Perform minor maintenance or cleaning of tools and equipment.
Assist other mechanics as needed.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.

Company Overview

CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset‑management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.

Overview

Lays out, aligns and welds fabricated, cast and forged components to assemble structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells, buildings and pipe, according to blueprints and metallurgy.

Benefits Offered:

Health insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Short Term Disability
401(k)
401(k) matching
Paid time off - Vacation + Holidays

Responsibilities

Selects type and size of pipe or other related materials and equipment according to specifications
Selects equipment and plans layouts, assembly, and welding, applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage and welding techniques
May be required to use Gas-Metal Arc, Flux-Cored Arc, Gas-Tungsten Arc, Submerged Arc, or Shielded Metal Arc welding processes
Lays out, positions, aligns and fits components together in various body positions
Bolts, clamps and welds together metal components of products such as piping systems, plate, pipe and tube or structural shapes, using arc and arc gas welding equipment. May weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead position. May tack weld assemblies together
Connects cable from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope and pulse as specified by procedure or supervisor
Obtains specified electrode and inserts electrode into portable holder or threads consumable electrode wire through portable welding gun
Starts power supply to produce electric current
Strikes arc which generates heat to melt and deposit metal from electrode to work piece and join edges of work piece
Manually guides electrode or gun along weld-line, maintaining length of arc and speed and movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle
May manually apply filler rod to supply weld metal. May clean or degrease weld joint or workplace, using wire brush, portable grinder, or chemical bath. May repair broken or cracked parts and fill holes. May remove excess weld, defective weld material, slag and spatter, using carbon arc gouge, hand scrapper, grinder or power chipper. May preheat work piece, using hand torch or heating furnace. May cut metal plates or structural shape
Examines weld for bead size and other specifications
Loads, transports and unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies
May assist in lifting, positioning and securing of materials and work pieces during installation
Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment
Assists other mechanics as needed
Respiratory protection is common and may be required
Required to pass employer performance tests or standard tests to meet certification standards. Performs only procedures certified in
Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required
Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy
Make decisions based on measurable criteria
Apply basic mathematics to solve problems
Plan work and select proper tools
Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings
Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects

Local Requirements

Physical Requirements:

NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F=Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

Standing	70%	Walking	50%	Sitting	10%
Pushing	NP	Pulling	NP	Climbing	F
Balancing	F	Bending	F	Stooping	O
Kneeling	O	Crouching	O	Crawling	NP
Reaching	C	Handling	C
Feeling	C	Vision	C	Hearing	C

Lifting (lbs)		Carrying (lbs)
0-10		0-10
10-25		10-25
25-50		25-50

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Skills and Behaviors

Ability to read a standard measuring tape

• Access elevated work platforms and scaffolds through the use of ladders, stairways, or other designated access ways.
• Climb structures utilizing appropriate fall protection and available handholds and footholds.
• Work with precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures, and objects.
• Understand verbal instructions and written posted notices.
• Comply with all written and verbally communicated safety rules and procedures.
• Perform general labor on construction sites.
• Work in confined spaces where respirators and fresh air equipment are utilized.
• Maintain and use personal protective equipment.
• Practice good housekeeping to maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
• Perform a variety of duties, which may often change.
• Able to understand verbal instructions and written posted notices.
• Capable of learning to read and understand basic drawings.
• Able to visually inspect personal work activities.
• Able to pass required safety exams.

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