Welder Combination
About the job
- Must pass company-required weld qualification tests under QUAL-SOP-14.5.3.
- Must have 4–7+ years of field welding experience in industrial environments.
- Must have a strong understanding of Welding Procedure Specification requirements, filler materials, interpass temperature control, and heat-affected zones.
- Must be able to interpret isometric drawings, weld symbols, and field modifications.
- Must have experience welding carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome, and other alloy-family pipe.
- Must be able to assist pipe fitters with pipe installation, preparation, and fabrication when not actively welding.
- Perform Gas Tungsten Arc Welding and Shielded Metal Arc Welding in all positions under field restrictions.
- Complete welds on carbon steel, stainless steel, and other alloy piping in accordance with Welding Procedure Specification requirements.
- Execute welds and repairs safely and efficiently.
- Perform weld preparation when required, assist with fit-up, and ensure final cleanliness in limited-workspace environments.
- Maintain weld quality despite wind, weather, humidity, temperature, and restricted access.
- Follow site-specific safety rules and permits, including hot-work, confined-space, and elevated-work requirements.
- Identify hazards such as pressure boundaries, stored energy, heat stress, and oxygen-deficient areas.
- Set up fire-resistant welding screens or welding enclosures, fire watches, and spark-containment measures according to site safety requirements.
- Use required personal protective equipment, including welding clothing, respirators, fall protection, and eye and hand protection.
- Produce welds that meet applicable visual, radiographic, ultrasonic, penetrant, or magnetic-particle testing acceptance criteria.
- Read and follow Welding Procedure Specifications, piping and instrumentation diagrams, isometric drawings, weld maps, and material specifications.
- Maintain traceability of heat numbers, filler control, and joint verification according to Welding and Quality Control Department expectations.
- Self-inspect welds before notifying quality control, and ensure they are clean and free from discontinuities.
- Report weld defects, equipment issues, or deviations immediately.
- Meet or exceed daily weld-count and productivity targets set by supervisors.
- Adapt to changing job priorities, including emergent repairs and shutdown-critical-path work.
- Work with fitters, riggers, pipe crews, inspectors, and engineering as needed.
- Manage welding consumables efficiently, minimize rework, and maintain equipment readiness.
- Document weld numbers, joint completion, and material verification accurately.
- Participate in daily toolbox talks, safety briefings, and quality meetings.
- Communicate access challenges, fit-up issues, equipment damage, and consumable needs early.
- Support weld sequencing and field-installation planning.
About the company
Zachry Group provides turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services for the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors in North America. It covers the full project lifecycle by helping customers plan, build and renew critical facilities, often as a single‑point provider responsible for the entire scope. The company executes projects through engineering, procurement, fabrication and on-site construction with a strong emphasis on safety and reliable delivery. What sets Zachry Group apart is its long history (since 1924), a purpose‑driven culture and a consistent focus on safety, quality and meeting customers’ immediate and long-term goals across diverse sectors. Its goal is to help clients achieve their objectives by delivering the best possible outcomes while maintaining high safety standards.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Antonio, Texas
Founded
1924
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NiSource awarded Zachry a 2025 EPC contract for a 2,600-megawatt Indiana project.
- Zachry Maintenance Services won 10-year Cheniere renewal on March 30, 2026.
- Chevron Phillips extended Zachry Maintenance Services five years on February 2, 2026.
What critics are saying
- Zachry's May 2024 Golden Pass bankruptcy exposed brutal project overruns and liquidity strain.
- July 30, 2026 Sabine Pass worker death triggered wrongful-death litigation against Zachry and Cheniere.
- Texas operations still carry labor and safety overhangs after 4,000-plus layoffs and WARN scrutiny.
What makes Zachry Group unique
- Zachry's 100-plus gas plants and 60,000-megawatt pedigree wins utility EPC work.
- Zachry's 2026 nuclear push, including Terrestrial Energy and new nuclear leaders, broadens optionality.
- Quanta joint venture on NiSource pairs Zachry engineering depth with stronger field execution.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options