Pipe Welder - Primoris Energy Services - North Carolina

Job Overview:

Job Summary**

The Pipe Welder will be responsible for performing various welding tasks on pipelines and related structures, primarily for Primoris Energy Services projects. This role requires expertise in multiple welding processes and the ability to work safely and efficiently in challenging environments.

Job Responsibilities**

* Perform welding of various types of pipe, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloys, using SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and other welding processes.
* Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and specifications to determine appropriate welding procedures.
* Lay out, fit, and fabricate pipe sections according to project requirements.
* Operate and maintain welding equipment, including welders, grinders, and cutting torches.
* Inspect welds for defects and ensure compliance with quality standards and codes (e.g., API, ASME).
* Follow all safety procedures and regulations, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
* Collaborate with other team members, including pipefitters, supervisors, and inspectors.
* Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on welding equipment.
* Document work performed, including weld maps and inspection reports, as required.
* Work effectively in various weather conditions and potentially remote locations.

Job Qualifications**

* High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
* Completion of an accredited welding program or equivalent on-the-job training.
* Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Pipe Welder in the energy or heavy industrial sector.
* Current welding certifications in SMAW, GTAW, and/or FCAW, with a strong preference for multiple process certifications (e.g., ASME Section IX, API 1104).
* Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols.
* Strong understanding of various pipe welding techniques and procedures.
* Ability to accurately measure, cut, and fit pipe sections.
* Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices related to welding and construction.
* Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical examination.
* Willingness to travel and work overtime as required by project demands.
* Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Company Overview:

Primoris Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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