welder

Performs journey-level welding in the fabrication, repair, and maintenance of equipment parts, piping, structures, and other items in both field and shop environments. This position involves primarily field welding in active oil and gas operations, with additional shop-based fabrication and repair work as needed.

• Performs field welding activities on live production pads, primarily welding 1", 2", and 3" pipe, with occasional 4" pipe, in accordance with applicable codes, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Conducts limited wellhead welding work as required, ensuring adherence to operational and safety standards in active oilfield environments.
• Performs shop welding and fabrication for miscellaneous projects, repairs, and custom jobs as workload and operational needs dictate.
• Cuts, joins, and fabricates metal parts to repair or modify equipment, tools, structures, and piping systems using plasma cutters, MIG, TIG, arc welders, oxy-acetylene torches, chop saws, grinders, drill presses, clamps, hand and power tools.
• Designs and fabricates holding jigs and fixtures to support repeat fabrication processes using measuring devices, drawings, hand and power tools.
• Maintains accurate records of work completed, including work orders, service requests, time, and materials, to support operational tracking and job costing.
• Calculates quantities, measurements, materials, time, weights, and conversions necessary to complete welding tasks and support cost estimates for non-routine jobs.
• Maintains inventory of welding supplies and materials by monitoring stock levels, ordering goods as needed, and verifying parts and supplies upon receipt.
• Transports equipment, tools, parts, or supplies to job sites or shop locations using company vehicles, trailers, forklifts, or other equipment as required.
• Participates in required weld testing and qualification processes, including ASME B31.3 welding qualifications, with testing facilitated by the customer following onboarding.

Knowledge of:

• Characteristics and properties of metals used in field and shop welding applications.
• Welding rods, wires, gases, and fluxes appropriate for oilfield and fabrication welding.
• Occupational hazards, safety practices, and procedures related to welding in shop and live field environments.
• Applicable welding codes, standards, and procedures relevant to piping and production facilities.

Skill in:

• Safely identifying and using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Operating welding equipment including MIG, TIG, arc, plasma cutting, and oxy-acetylene systems.
• Performing precision welding in live operational environments.
• Operating vehicles and equipment for transport of tools and materials.
• Maintaining welding equipment in safe, serviceable condition.

Ability to:

• Perform mathematical calculations involving measurements, weights, quantities, and time.
• Follow detailed oral and written instructions related to welding procedures and safety requirements.
• Visualize concepts and fabricate custom or non-standard components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, field personnel, and shop staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Acquire additional certifications or skills to maintain technical competency and meet customer requirements.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• May be required to lift and move items up to 60 pounds for distances up to 10 feet.
• Frequently required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, squat, and work in confined or outdoor environments.
• Regular exposure to fumes, dust, chemicals, weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, and moderate to high noise levels.
• Must always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Three (3) years of journey-level fabrication and/or field welding experience, including heliarc (TIG), gas, and arc welding.
• Experience welding piping systems in industrial or oil and gas environments preferred.
• Ability to work independently in field settings while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Knowledge of oilfield safety requirements, including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and permit-to-work processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing job site conditions.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to operate company vehicles and equipment, as required.

Vocational education or formal welding training may substitute for up to two (2) years of required experience on a month-for-month basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing field welding in active oil and gas environments, including live production pads.
• Demonstrated experience welding 1", 2", 3", and 4" pipe.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.3 or comparable industrial piping standards.
• Prior participation in customer-specific weld testing or qualification processes.
• Experience with limited wellhead welding and oilfield equipment repair.