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Welder IIILewis Energy Group is a vertically integrated E&P Company. We are one of the top national gas producers in South Texas and in the nation. We operate in South Texas and have international operations. We are proud of the family-oriented work culture we have built over the decades. This culture carries into the pride we take in our work and in the communities, we operate in.Lewis Energy Group is looking for a highly motivated Welder III to join our Fabrication team. The welder welds together metal components of products such as Drilling Rigs, pipelines, pre-fabricated risers, vehicles, and heavy equipment with (SMAW) Shield Metal Arc Welding or (GTAW) Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, (GMAW) Gas Metal Arc Welding, Oxy-acetylene welding. Gather dimensions and lays them out on structural steel / high pressure piping. Rolls, offsets, miters, and "POP" are calculated to produce pre-fabricate finished goods. Fabrication / installation of conductor, Braiden-head, casing cut-offs, plug and abandon. Provides bill of material / ISO for installation of Compressors / pig launchers.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Welding Preparation: Obtains specified electrode, based on criteria of raw goods being welded; inserts electrode into rod holder or feeds wire consumable through welding gun. Attaches ground clamp from welding machine to work piece, to dial in the adequate amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, to known standards. Start engine driven welding machine / electric welding machine to produce desired amps. Scratch start arc to generate heat to produce a molten puddle, depositing filler metal from electrode to work piece; to join edges of work piece. Preheats work piece with hand torch or heating furnace where applicable. Positions and clamps work pieces together or assembles them in jig or fixture. Tacks/welds assemblies together.Welding: Manually guides electrode or gun along beveled or fillet edge, maintaining length of arc and speed to form specified depth of fusion, width, and convex of weld on welded fixture, visually judged by color of base metal i.e. stainless, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle. Welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead on plate; 6G on 2 inch pipe and a butt and branch on 12 inch pipe.Post Welding Duties: Cleans slag of weld joint. Visually examines weld on i.e. bead size, bead crown convex/concave, porosity, and undercut according to AWS, ASME, API 1104 welding specifications. Repairs out of code equipment/raw goods, i.e. broken, cracked parts and fills cavity. Prepares parts for non-destructive testing (NDT); chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter.Your Work schedule/hoursMonday - Friday: 7:00am - 5:00pmMust be able to work overtime when neededHours and schedule may vary based on operational tempoOne year certificate from college or technical school; minimum of three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Ability to pass AWS D1: 3G, 4G test (required).1st Test 3G1/8" 6010 Plus Root CJP3/32" 7018 Hot Pass1/8" 7018" Fill and CapBack Gauge Root and Cap with 1/8" 70182nd Test 4G1/8" 6010 Plus Root CJP3/32" 7018 Hot Pass1/8" 7018" Fill and CapBack Gauge Root and Cap with 1/8" 7018Ability to pass 2 tests, ASME 2" sch. 160 6G (required).1st Test1/8" 6010 plus Root CJP3/32" 7018 Hot Pass3/32" 7018 Fill and Cap2nd Test1/8" 6010 plus Root CJP5/32" 8010 P-1 Hot Pass5/32" 8010 P-1 Fill and CapAbility to pass 2 tests, API inch std. on Butt and Branch (required).1st Test Butt1/8" 6010 plus Root CJP5/32" 8010 P1 Hot Pass3/16" 8010 P1 Fill and Cap2nd Test Branch1/8" 6010 plus Root CJP5/32" 8010 P-1 Hot Pass5/32" 8010 P-1 Fill and CapStrong organizational skills.Ability and willingness to work both individually and as part of a team.Must be open to working weekends and being on-call when needed.Understanding of the Measuring Tape, Material Grade, Alloys, Miter Cuts, Fitting take-offs and interpretation of Blue Prints.Understanding of Fittings and Layouts using the Pipefitters criteria.Layout of Risers and Headers.Oversee installation and completion of project assigned.Must participate and successfully complete the Smith Driver's Training system taught in house.Insurance requirements.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.Ability to calculate figures such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Welding certification is preferred. Valid driver's license. Hot work permit certification is a plus. Forklift certification is a plus.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme heat and risk of radiation. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Lewis Energy Group appreciates the hard work and dedication you bring to our team every day. To do our part, we are committed
Worksite address
encinal, TX, 78019, US
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