Onsite Field Welder
Job Summary
Welder technicians are responsible for performing various welding operations at customer sites, including power plants. The role requires proficiency in SMAW & GTAW processes and the ability to work on mechanical turbine parts. Candidates must be available for 100% travel and capable of working in various environments, including nuclear sites.
Responsibilities
- Perform welding at power plant customer sites
- Execute SMAW & GTAW welding on turbine parts
- Maintain welding equipment and conduct NDE inspections
- Follow safety protocols for nuclear and industrial environments
Required Skills
- SMAW & GTAW welding proficiency
- ASME standards knowledge
- Ability to read technical prints/sketches
- High level of industrial safety awareness
- Willingness to travel 100%
Job Details
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Perform various welding operations at customer sites inside and outside of power plants.
- Perform welding operations on mechanical/turbine parts as required.
- Certified per GE to SMAW & GTAW processes.
- Develop and work from complicated prints and sketches.
- Proficient with the use of base metals, filler metals, alloy selection, and thermal control of materials.
- Conduct informational red dye NDE inspection.
- Diagnose and correct mechanical trouble on welding equipment.
- Work with minimal supervision.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 2 years classroom or on the job Welder experience.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Ability and willingness to accept all domestic and international assignments, including nuclear plant work.
- 100% travel required.
- Proficient with computers/software applications.
- Demonstrates strong Environmental Health & Safety values.
- Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts.
- Ability and willingness to climb ladders and stairs as required.
- Ability to interpret technical instructions.
- Ability to pass drug test and background check.
Desired Characteristics:
- Certifications or ability to attain certifications for FCAW, SAW, and Mechanized welding.
- SMAW qualification using 7018 or 9016 and Inco 182, GTAW using 410 and Inco 82.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience working on steam turbine generators in power plants.
- Demonstrated capabilities to weld in accordance to ASME requirements on stainless steel and low carbon steels.